My Approach To Fertilizing The Garden

I get asked all the time how I actually fertilize my garden and what I like to use! So today we go over exactly that including the different options, as well as how and when to actually apply them.
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00:29 - Organic Solid Fertilizer
03:32 - Liquid Fertilizer
07:38 - Container & Seedling Fertilizer
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  • @epicgardening
    @epicgardening Жыл бұрын

    I should hire this guy...

  • @Pawketz

    @Pawketz

    Жыл бұрын

    All I know is if you do you better watch your veggie yields this guy has got some sticky fingers 🤣

  • @Gardeningchristine

    @Gardeningchristine

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Pawketz ripe strawberries are hard to resist. 🍓

  • @wormulous

    @wormulous

    Жыл бұрын

    All I know nowadays, these guys post, I pause most things and I watch. Such valuable information.

  • @tropicalfoodforest_

    @tropicalfoodforest_

    Жыл бұрын

    You two!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌱🌱🌱

  • @danieldow3094

    @danieldow3094

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣😂

  • @joacoley8413
    @joacoley8413 Жыл бұрын

    For a guy that has been watching youtube gardeners for a long time, i´m impressed by the quality of your tips, keep up the great work Jacques!

  • @VaultDwellerGal
    @VaultDwellerGal Жыл бұрын

    Great info! Like a noob, I’ve been mixing slow release fertilizer in the soil at the bottom and center of containers. Now I know, and knowing is half the battle… G.I. Jacques

  • @Gardeningchristine
    @Gardeningchristine Жыл бұрын

    I believe you have found your calling. I also have a hobby/job. I really love most of what I do for a living and you really seem to enjoy your garden!

  • @tomthumb3880
    @tomthumb3880 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tip to fertilize after watering. Especially since all I do is container gardening due to lack of space.

  • @Zimmerchild
    @Zimmerchild Жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful. I lived on a family owned farm for 6 years (it's still there but I moved states again when I was 14), it's where my love started, and the only fertilizer we ever used was the cow pies with the manure spreader (this thing is so cool). So, knowing about more than poo 💩 is awesome. Thank you so much for the video! 💜🔮🌱🐾

  • @nnagle9224
    @nnagle9224 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip about fertilizer in the top of a grow bag. New information for me - and so logical.

  • @YeahIsaidWhatISaid
    @YeahIsaidWhatISaid Жыл бұрын

    Hi, just wanted to tell you that I like your videos, very informative and concise. As someone that watched thousands of gardening videos I can say that I've learned new things from you. Keep it up👍

  • @helenmcclellan452
    @helenmcclellan452 Жыл бұрын

    I wasn't aware about pre-watering before fertilizng with a liquid fertilizer. Now I know why one of my pepper plants looked aweful today...hmmm! Thanks!

  • @rebeccavalicoff1581
    @rebeccavalicoff1581 Жыл бұрын

    I've found Agro- thrive really good too!

  • @lisag9752
    @lisag9752 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jacques. Very informative! You clearly have teaching experience.

  • @CityWideGardens
    @CityWideGardens Жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing as I just got my fall raised beds here in NJ prepped and planted. I am happy to know I did it right since I saw the video after I prepped! Whew now I just need to grab my liquid fertilizer and my fertilizing game will be complete.

  • @Arcticdi
    @Arcticdi Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for clearing that up for me! Always worth while to watch your videos!

  • @smas3256
    @smas32569 ай бұрын

    Zone 6b here. Tomato jungle and Florida weave. The weave saved my Roma Tomato plants this year. Those plants are finished w. good yield. Putting in fall seeds there now. What ever we get we are grateful. We've been fertilizing as you do but started using ash with all the rest. Great teaching videos Jacques. Thank you.

  • @yhineidy131
    @yhineidy131 Жыл бұрын

    Watering before fertilizing is a great tips I been adding fertilizer while the soil is dry

  • @susanriggs8896
    @susanriggs8896 Жыл бұрын

    How often do you fertilize?

  • @Linda-we6en
    @Linda-we6en Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this detailed info. I have been looking for info just like this. Thank you!

  • @LizThompson-ds1fl
    @LizThompson-ds1fl2 ай бұрын

    I love my cobra head tool. Have had it for close to 10 years. It’s indestructible and super versatile.

  • @jaredmccutcheon5496
    @jaredmccutcheon5496Ай бұрын

    I’m also a big fan of AgroThrive. Been using it for a couple years also in conjunction with Espoma fertilizers and it really makes your plants pop when it’s applied. My raised beds especially seem to love it. I use synthetic fertilizer when growing out seedlings though to get them as big as possible and once in the garden it’s all organic.

  • @tayjahrivera7156
    @tayjahrivera7156Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! I’m in my third year gardening and have started to switch over to organic fertilizers.

  • @deborahrusignuolo7612
    @deborahrusignuolo7612 Жыл бұрын

    Great information you are so good at explaining so us newbies can understand. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @italiana626sc
    @italiana626sc Жыл бұрын

    So incredibly informational. Thank you!!

  • @rebeljack4183
    @rebeljack4183 Жыл бұрын

    Nice breakdowns of stages and growing styles.

  • @jedigothic6652
    @jedigothic6652 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Jacque 👨🏼‍🌾🙏🏼💙

  • @EatSomeBagels
    @EatSomeBagels Жыл бұрын

    worm casting also can add beneficial microbes to your soil

  • @siamstation
    @siamstation Жыл бұрын

    Your hat looks new. What a great info . I use a lot of worm castings liquid. Blessings from Australia ❤️

  • @terrimarks3694
    @terrimarks3694 Жыл бұрын

    very helpful thank you!

  • @gtrgenie
    @gtrgenie Жыл бұрын

    AgroThrive is great! Also, weekly Mykos during vegetative and pre-flower makes super healthy plants.

  • @yhineidy131

    @yhineidy131

    Жыл бұрын

    Mykos is great, I use it when transplant seedlings

  • @gtrgenie

    @gtrgenie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yhineidy131 I do too, but I saw on their website it could be used weekly. I tried it and was shocked at how fast my starts grew.

  • @teenadamron7654

    @teenadamron7654

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I also thought it was just for transplanting

  • @TruFinds77
    @TruFinds77 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Mexican sunflower!

  • @AlvinMcManus
    @AlvinMcManus Жыл бұрын

    Thanks this was useful info! I think I want a fertilizer injector for my drip now.

  • @arielflint4193
    @arielflint4193 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for providing a practical reason to not use the synthetic fertilizer.

  • @teenadamron7654

    @teenadamron7654

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes that was very useful info

  • @hillbillyshadetreefarm5732
    @hillbillyshadetreefarm5732 Жыл бұрын

    Currently I water my container garden every other day. I apply my liquid fertilizer the day after I deep water one time a week after checking that my soil is moist. Should I be apply my liquid fertilizer on same day that I water? - Rhonda, San Diego

  • @vincent2872
    @vincent2872 Жыл бұрын

    Been a big fan for a while now ! I learned so much from you guys I was planning setting up a drip irrigation system next spring,but it feels like every change I've made to my irrigation so far came with lots of mistakes, leaky connectors, messy setup etc. Do you already have a video (you or Kevin/Epic) that goes in depth in setting up irrigation systems, with some tips and the challenges that come with it ? That would help me so much

  • @jacquesinthegarden

    @jacquesinthegarden

    Жыл бұрын

    This video is one I am currently planning!

  • @imafan2610
    @imafan2610 Жыл бұрын

    Organic fertilizer is slow release, that is good. It also contains salts, so it is not salt free. In an organic garden that is at least 3 years old, it is as good as synthetic fertilizer in terms of getting plant yields. However, in a virgin garden,or a new bed that is not established there may not be enough native fertility or biota to convert the organic fertilizer into a form the plants need on time. Organic fertilizer depends on temperature. When it is cold, the soil organisms slow down. It is not a problem if you don't plant in the cooler months. When you have a new garden without much native fertility or a large soil web, organic fertilizer may not be able to provide enough nutrients when the plants need it. Organic gardens usually require more supplementation than conventional. There are also slow nitrogen conventional fertilizers that release over time. I agree that where nitrogen is concerned slow release is good, but with the option to give a quick boost when the the plants need it. Like when seedlings are actively growing.

  • @moekusaki
    @moekusaki Жыл бұрын

    Seeing the title reminded me of how Kevin told everyone you use chemical fertilizers, because he was losing your tomato harvest contest 😂

  • @williammaxwell1919
    @williammaxwell1919 Жыл бұрын

    liquid fertiliser should be applied at ground level, not over the leaves. & yes, pre-watering the garden helps to prevent burn.

  • @llovenature
    @llovenature Жыл бұрын

    thanks this video

  • @gabbystorm2010
    @gabbystorm2010 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jacques ! 👋 Love this video and thank you, i am starting my own seedlings but unfortunately about 80% of my seedlings got eaten by some kind of see through looking worm and i want to know what that is and how to prevent them from coming back as i had to restart my seedlings again im from Melbourne Australia also i have enjoyed all your video's and always look forward to the next one, i have learnt a lot from you and i thank you for that . Gabriel

  • @kfetter9046
    @kfetter9046 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips Jacques! Btw, do you wash and sterilize your seedling pots when they are empty, or just rinse them out? I really hate having to wash everything.

  • @garzaesther
    @garzaesther Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I can really like your channel because I see you really garden on a budget and I do it this way. I’m very new at this, not even a year. My question is what do you think about fertilizer made from lentils?

  • @barbstcyr304
    @barbstcyr304 Жыл бұрын

    Great information and thanks for sharing! Jacques, would you please share which Ez Flow fertilizer dispenser you use. Thank you!

  • @sylviakirchel2519
    @sylviakirchel2519 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Do you ever foliar spray with fish fertilizer or make some compost tea?

  • @tjgii1207
    @tjgii1207 Жыл бұрын

    Do you grow most of your peppers in grow bags so you can over-winter them more easily?

  • @boldpicturesgardeners
    @boldpicturesgardeners4 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @noahb1737
    @noahb1737 Жыл бұрын

    I'll use organic fertilizer for all inground beds but for potted and container pots is it fine to use synthetic fertilizer as there's usually no worms. Is there a problem with using synthetic fertilizer for pots and containers?

  • @critterjon4061
    @critterjon4061 Жыл бұрын

    I prefer to use a 1 to 1 to 1 ratio of bone meal, blood meal, and wood ash With periodic applications liquid feed thought out the growing season

  • @tammybinfl4755
    @tammybinfl4755 Жыл бұрын

    Great video again. I see you are using the Flowe and Fruit on everything. Why that versus the General Purpose? I have seen good results through all this heat in Fl. Thanks for sharing

  • @jacquesinthegarden

    @jacquesinthegarden

    Жыл бұрын

    Since I am actively feeding plants that are setting fruits its better to support them with extra Phosphorus and Potassium which the Fruit and Flower increase!

  • @tammybinfl4755

    @tammybinfl4755

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I Have the fruit and flower also going to try that on new tomatoes I planted. Love your videos..thank you

  • @utarcher
    @utarcher Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, and this one is a huge help! Does it matter what time of day to fertilize? I have seen some folks saying that here in central Texas (9B) we shouldn't fertilize in the heat of the day because it stresses plants. Also, how the heck do you keep track of what's been fertilized and what hasn't? Or do you just not worry about over-fertilizing? I was about to fertilize my containers for the month but just saw we have 10 days of storms predicted, so I was wondering if maybe I should fertilize lightly with some granular stuff that won't wash away, and save the liquid for next week. I know y'all don't get a ton of rain out there, but would welcome any advice you have! 🤔

  • @jacquesinthegarden

    @jacquesinthegarden

    Жыл бұрын

    I think since it is slow release a granular fertilizer would be fine but if you know its going to a rian a lot definitely avoid it as you will just end up with it mostly washed away and that is bad for the environment! Keeping track is hard, usually it is just sketchy memory haha

  • @benjaminball5652
    @benjaminball5652 Жыл бұрын

    I'm curious to know if Jacques would say the soil layer shown in the organic solid fertilizer section was dryer than it normally would be? I was somewhat shocked at how dry it looked, even though I realize it's probably a sandy layer.

  • @eileenbartnick7202
    @eileenbartnick7202 Жыл бұрын

    Hello! Thank you for all the great information! A question I have and have asked if 2 other gardening utube channels and have not gotten any answer is, I am gardening in all grow bags. I have a 2 - 3 inch layer of straw mulch. When I want to add more granular fertilizer, do I need to remove the mulch first or can I just add on top of the mulch and when I water, it will still get to the plant with the water?? Thank you SO much for your response and help!! Happy gardening and have a wonderful day!!

  • @daisyblooms4813

    @daisyblooms4813

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it depends on how you water. If you have the containers on drip irrigation, you're doing to want to move the mulch and put the granular fert directly on top of the soil spread out near the drip emitters. If you're using a hose or can or whatever and are watering the top of the straw, putting the fert on top is fine. I would kind of mix it around a bit with my hand, though, so there isn't a bunch of fert sitting on top of the straw that can be blown away by the wind. :-)

  • @eileenbartnick7202

    @eileenbartnick7202

    Жыл бұрын

    @@floweringevergreen3584 when I first put it in, that's about how much it was, but after lots of watering by the house, it's tamps down to a lot less. Grow bags can dry out so quickly, so I started with that amount.

  • @eileenbartnick7202

    @eileenbartnick7202

    Жыл бұрын

    By the hose!!

  • @daisyblooms4813

    @daisyblooms4813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@floweringevergreen3584 2-3 inches of straw is what is recommended. I don't know about other types of mulch.

  • @sharonk8424

    @sharonk8424

    Жыл бұрын

    In the video he moved the straw out of the way.

  • @fadedprodigy8620
    @fadedprodigy8620 Жыл бұрын

    I have land in Mexico, we use this very important fertilizers that come in pellet form. In Spanish it's called, abono. It's okay because these fertilizers are minerals derived from earth.

  • @cynthiablanton9106
    @cynthiablanton9106 Жыл бұрын

    Would filling an ollas with the water/ liquid fertilizer mix work as well?

  • @teenadamron7654

    @teenadamron7654

    Жыл бұрын

    I would also like to know this. Does he answered any of the questions I haven’t seen any answers

  • @ethanletzer3507
    @ethanletzer3507 Жыл бұрын

    Jacq come on man.....I use Agrothrive as well and there's no way you used enough!!! It's actually crazy how much of that product per gallon they tell you to use 😂😂. Just messing! Another great vid from our friendly neighborhood Garden Hermit!!

  • @connormurphy3085
    @connormurphy3085 Жыл бұрын

    is that a giant ganja jungle behind him during the part where he’s potting up a pepper? 😂😂

  • @metro3692
    @metro3692 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jacques, Do you generally use 15g bags for peppers?

  • @tomthumb3880

    @tomthumb3880

    Жыл бұрын

    I use 10 gallon for peppers and 15 for tomatoes.

  • @jacquesinthegarden

    @jacquesinthegarden

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel like 10 is plenty for peppers!

  • @teenadamron7654

    @teenadamron7654

    Жыл бұрын

    I would also like to know this

  • @vimondireksri8820
    @vimondireksri8820 Жыл бұрын

    Have you ever tried making your own fertilizers? Lactic acid, etc. ? Just curious

  • @lynnlovessoil
    @lynnlovessoil Жыл бұрын

    What is the shelf life of worm castings and how do you store them?

  • @jacquesinthegarden

    @jacquesinthegarden

    Жыл бұрын

    Honestly I am not sure about shelf life in this case

  • @lynnlovessoil

    @lynnlovessoil

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jacquesinthegarden they have a 60 day shelf life

  • @nicknancybueno4812
    @nicknancybueno4812 Жыл бұрын

    Do you compost your food scraps? Is it ok to compost non organic scraps?

  • @swankshire6939

    @swankshire6939

    Жыл бұрын

    if you mean like non organic fruit then yeah go ahead. don't overthink it. if it can rot, throw it in

  • @umiluv

    @umiluv

    Жыл бұрын

    I slow compost my food scraps (I keep a compost bin that I fill with food scrap over time). I’ve had mine going for the whole season and I’m about to turn it over this week. I put in non organic scraps I get from the market. I don’t think it’s a huge issue if it’s not a big portion of the compost.

  • @umiluv

    @umiluv

    Жыл бұрын

    You can also use a worm bin/worm bag with food scraps if you don’t want to do a slow compost bin.

  • @elph77
    @elph77 Жыл бұрын

    Do I have to buy store bought fertilizers? Is there a way to do it all homemade without being exact?

  • @fadedprodigy8620

    @fadedprodigy8620

    Жыл бұрын

    Look at the back of the ingredients list of all bags of fertilizers. Buy all ingredients separately, you'll be surprised how easy it is to buy and make your own fertilizer. Look up fertilizer ratios 😊

  • @ThatBritishHomestead
    @ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын

    I mostly use solid organic!

  • @lindasoaft9303
    @lindasoaft9303 Жыл бұрын

    So darn hot in SD I can barely get out to fertilize my garden😟

  • @blueblooded4831
    @blueblooded4831 Жыл бұрын

    Jacques how do you keep your pups from sniffing up all the fertilizer. My Doberman Sheppard sticks her big snoot in all my caged tomato’s. She comes through like King Kong. Is there any deterrent you use for your dogs ?

  • @TW-gb6mh
    @TW-gb6mh Жыл бұрын

    Any ideas of how to keep my dog from eating the fertilizer after it is put down?

  • @Neenerella333

    @Neenerella333

    Жыл бұрын

    They LOVE It! From fresh compost, to blood and bone meal. I put in my little fence, just for that reason. When I first put in a mini pick up truck full of omni mix into the pit garden, my chow rolled in it like it was catnip. I guess you just have to keep them inside or supervised when you first put it in, and water. Good luck.

  • @minhlouis3750
    @minhlouis3750 Жыл бұрын

    Have you tried jadam?

  • @jacquesinthegarden

    @jacquesinthegarden

    Жыл бұрын

    It is on the list of things I want to read and learn about this winter!

  • @minhlouis3750

    @minhlouis3750

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jacquesinthegarden Great! I love jadam!

  • @nicholasliu-sontag1585
    @nicholasliu-sontag1585 Жыл бұрын

    You say that your fruiting plants need a higher phosphorous and potassium mix. Yet the fertilizers you're using are a 3-4-6 and a 5-5-3, which overall together seem like a pretty balanced mix, not high P or high K. Am I missing something? Thanks!

  • @Carmen-ok
    @Carmen-ok Жыл бұрын

    Love those espoma fertilizers, awesome video as always 💯👍🏼

  • @kathrynmettelka7216
    @kathrynmettelka7216 Жыл бұрын

    Has the Western drought affected your access to water for the garden?

  • @EVA-LWY
    @EVA-LWY Жыл бұрын

    Does the Agro Thrive smells like the fish emulsion?

  • @swankshire6939
    @swankshire6939 Жыл бұрын

    how do you have this big of a garden and not have your own worm bin?

  • @lynnlovessoil
    @lynnlovessoil Жыл бұрын

    Do you mulch your container plants?

  • @jacquesinthegarden

    @jacquesinthegarden

    Жыл бұрын

    I do mulch all my containers!

  • @cinn1145

    @cinn1145

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jacquesinthegarden You're awesome!💚

  • @michaelarchambault217
    @michaelarchambault217 Жыл бұрын

    Lol the staged fence crossings... i can just imagine you do them a few times to get the best shot 🤣

  • @yannikin
    @yannikin Жыл бұрын

    Where is Eric?

  • @tulle7358
    @tulle7358 Жыл бұрын

    Fertility…? I’m guessing you meant fertilizer 😀😆

  • @SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden
    @SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden Жыл бұрын

    You are over thinking it and it's a waist of money!!!.I don't buy liquid Fert.,just drop any fertilizer in a bucket of rainwater to dilute and use residual for a quick liq. feeding and that's any fert., I choose!!

  • @iangutgesell1931
    @iangutgesell1931 Жыл бұрын

    Would love the opportunity to teach you both your plants don't adapt to you they follow your training to watering. However y'all have a primitive look at the reality of fertilizer and what you might use instead

  • @iangutgesell1931
    @iangutgesell1931 Жыл бұрын

    Talk to Kevin. Need to know why y'all don't find something adaptive....tomatoes extremely adaptive. Doubling up your mix kills the environment your plants grow in. I would like to show you not tell you and Kevin how really world compost becomes. Not a mixed fertile dirt. A shit storm that becomes your mixture for your dirt.