I have heard that plant roots are the 2nd best food for soil microbes as far as ease of digestion, energy, and nutrition, so this will help your soil and plant health. This is a good practice.
I just planted my spinach about 2 weeks ago here in south east TX and it germinated in 3 days!, whoop whoop!!! But you’re right, it has been a warmer than usual fall. But my carrots, which I planted on the same day as the spinach, I just saw a very few sprouts germinating yesterday. Happy planting!
Had my spinach in for 2 months, in Central Oklahoma. kinda started too early had a slow start. But it's thriving in the cooler weather now, somehow it survived all winter last year. Hoping for the same this year, sure is nice to have in the winter.
Started leaving all roots in the soil several years ago, by the time spring rolls around up here in WI, there is not much left of the root system. I do as many cover crops over the winter as I can, this year daikon radish, already the greens have been hit with a hard freeze and covering the soil, I am sure when I go to plant potatoes in that bed next year, the radish will be mostly gone as well. Mother Nature does not pull plants in the fall, why should us gardeners, not like out gardens are all that native or natural. Makes sense to me. Stay Well!!!!
I've seen quite few videos about pulling up plants and weeds, putting them in a bucket or barrel of water and then letting them ferment or decompose. They then strain off the liquid and use it as fertilizer. Don't know if that really works or not but it sounds good. Comfrey seems to be a favorite.
Had my spinach in for about a month. here in Tallahassee. These freezing temps the last few nights may have did damage a few leaves. Take care and be safe...
My thought process is that I would probably know (based on the performance of the plant) if I was having an issue like that. So if it was a poorly performing set of plants, yes I would pull a few and check. But if they were bountiful and looked great, I wouldn't bother.
Now, if there is ONE thing I appreciate about ALL your videos, is that you show it by doing it. Now, there are many things I also appreciate you for. BUT, please take it to your grave, it is nice to see the words match the actions in the garden. You are not telling us what to do at some office counter, you are showing us, and how you happen to do it.
@@LazyDogFarm Exactly, what I was waiting for you to mention in the video! I say,,, it's always better to pull up those old plants,, chop them up & COMPOST THEM,,, especially when your using raised beds & it's so easy.
Bagged Mushroom compost is great its so cheap like $3 we have a producer locally. I need to try Coop-Gro issue is i have like so much fertilizer i dont need more but always try different fertilizers to see which work best. I have like 3 bags of Nutri Rich which is basically big bag version of coop-gro and is organically registered. 50 Pound bags cause its like $12 a bag and I use it cause its so cheap.
$12 a bag,,,,, 2 cu ft? 50#? Where from? THANKS. I'd like to try it with my fruit & nut tree seedlings. I take my 16' x 8', 5 ton box trailer over to a horse stable. They fill it to the top with very aged horse manure that's chuck full of worms, FOR $50. That trailer full keeps 3 gardens fertilized for at least 3-4 years. I just add lime.
@@jdoboy6835 Azure Standard, they sell it super cheap, you can buy it and have it delivered to you for free at a drop site. They do it like 2 times a month where I live.
I just ordered a couple packs of your Sunangel Spinach Seeds. They were priced well, as was the cost of shipping. What I totally do not understand, is your cost of fig trees. I live in North Central Florida. I can buy fig trees here all day long, every day, for $20 or $25 each in 3-gallon pots. Brown Turkey, Celeste, LSU Purple...a couple months ago I purchased a Dakota and a Violette De Bordeaux for $15 each in 1-gallon pots from Lowe's. I love your website and all your RUclips videos, and I truly appreciate your knowledge and your willingness to share it with us, but I just don't get your fig pricing...
I think our fig tree prices are competitive with other sellers online. Buying locally is completely different because they work off razor thin margins and don't have to ship them. I would bet most chain stores lose money on those plants sitting outside, but it's a "draw" to get customers in there to buy other stuff. Just like grocery stores lose money on produce, but you'll buy other stuff when you're in there.
😐 probably a good idea if your tree have mycorrhiza already infected so your raised bed can continue to have them while you germinate new crop but for nutrients? It probably takes very long time to decompose.
I have heard that plant roots are the 2nd best food for soil microbes as far as ease of digestion, energy, and nutrition, so this will help your soil and plant health. This is a good practice.
I just planted my spinach about 2 weeks ago here in south east TX and it germinated in 3 days!, whoop whoop!!! But you’re right, it has been a warmer than usual fall. But my carrots, which I planted on the same day as the spinach, I just saw a very few sprouts germinating yesterday. Happy planting!
Solid video and I totally agree 👊🏻🌻👊🏻
Had my spinach in for 2 months, in Central Oklahoma. kinda started too early had a slow start. But it's thriving in the cooler weather now, somehow it survived all winter last year. Hoping for the same this year, sure is nice to have in the winter.
Started leaving all roots in the soil several years ago, by the time spring rolls around up here in WI, there is not much left of the root system. I do as many cover crops over the winter as I can, this year daikon radish, already the greens have been hit with a hard freeze and covering the soil, I am sure when I go to plant potatoes in that bed next year, the radish will be mostly gone as well.
Mother Nature does not pull plants in the fall, why should us gardeners, not like out gardens are all that native or natural. Makes sense to me.
Stay Well!!!!
I leave the roots in as well, great tip.
I'll be planting the EXACT same thing later this week - seeds I got from Lazy Dawg Farm!
Totally agree with you and leaving the roots in the soil!
I've seen quite few videos about pulling up plants and weeds, putting them in a bucket or barrel of water and then letting them ferment or decompose. They then strain off the liquid and use it as fertilizer. Don't know if that really works or not but it sounds good. Comfrey seems to be a favorite.
I pre-soak spinach seeds (Bloomsdale) ... really improves germination
Had my spinach in for about a month. here in Tallahassee. These freezing temps the last few nights may have did damage a few leaves. Take care and be safe...
I put some spinach seeds in the raised bed last week, and started some more seeds today.
I've been thinking about doing that with our okra since we haven't pulled those plants yet.
Where do you recommend purchasing the drip line you use?
Hoss tools is where I got mine from
Been thinking about this, glad you made the video.
Good video.
Nice vid! Blessings ongoing..
Hey. Do you have a video on making natural pesticides for caterpillars and other pests?
I don't. I've never made my own.
Do you check for root knot nematodes before leaving your roots in the ground. Or does that even make a difference?
My thought process is that I would probably know (based on the performance of the plant) if I was having an issue like that. So if it was a poorly performing set of plants, yes I would pull a few and check. But if they were bountiful and looked great, I wouldn't bother.
I have been planting lettuce and onions in raised beds this week. I might try planting some spinach this year. How long does it take to grow spinach?
What zone are you in? Im in 8b and have some cabbage going right now. It got to 27f last night so I guess we'll see 😅
Now, if there is ONE thing I appreciate about ALL your videos, is that you show it by doing it. Now, there are many things I also appreciate you for. BUT, please take it to your grave, it is nice to see the words match the actions in the garden. You are not telling us what to do at some office counter, you are showing us, and how you happen to do it.
Sorry for commenting before end of video. I get nervous about leaving roots of ugly plants idk what's disease always if ever.
That's understandable. If you think you have a nematode issue, not a bad idea to pull one up and check for knots.
@@LazyDogFarm Exactly, what I was waiting for you to mention in the video! I say,,, it's always better to pull up those old plants,, chop them up & COMPOST THEM,,, especially when your using raised beds & it's so easy.
Bagged Mushroom compost is great its so cheap like $3 we have a producer locally.
I need to try Coop-Gro issue is i have like so much fertilizer i dont need more but always try different fertilizers to see which work best. I have like 3 bags of Nutri Rich which is basically big bag version of coop-gro and is organically registered. 50 Pound bags cause its like $12 a bag and I use it cause its so cheap.
$12 a bag,,,,, 2 cu ft? 50#? Where from? THANKS. I'd like to try it with my fruit & nut tree seedlings.
I take my 16' x 8', 5 ton box trailer over to a horse stable. They fill it to the top with very aged horse manure that's chuck full of worms, FOR $50. That trailer full keeps 3 gardens fertilized for at least 3-4 years. I just add lime.
@@jdoboy6835 Azure Standard, they sell it super cheap, you can buy it and have it delivered to you for free at a drop site. They do it like 2 times a month where I live.
I just ordered a couple packs of your Sunangel Spinach Seeds. They were priced well, as was the cost of shipping. What I totally do not understand, is your cost of fig trees. I live in North Central Florida. I can buy fig trees here all day long, every day, for $20 or $25 each in 3-gallon pots. Brown Turkey, Celeste, LSU Purple...a couple months ago I purchased a Dakota and a Violette De Bordeaux for $15 each in 1-gallon pots from Lowe's. I love your website and all your RUclips videos, and I truly appreciate your knowledge and your willingness to share it with us, but I just don't get your fig pricing...
I think our fig tree prices are competitive with other sellers online. Buying locally is completely different because they work off razor thin margins and don't have to ship them. I would bet most chain stores lose money on those plants sitting outside, but it's a "draw" to get customers in there to buy other stuff. Just like grocery stores lose money on produce, but you'll buy other stuff when you're in there.
Reason number 6, The less you disturb the soil, the less chance you have of bringing weed seeds to the surface allowing them to germinate.
My spinach is up. Kookaburra from Johnny's. I don't leave any nightshades in the ground or compost.
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😐 probably a good idea if your tree have mycorrhiza already infected so your raised bed can continue to have them while you germinate new crop but for nutrients? It probably takes very long time to decompose.
Great info ...just cant get past watching the horrible cop stash..