AlboPepper - Drought Proof Urban Gardening
AlboPepper - Drought Proof Urban Gardening
AlboPepper is for urban gardeners who enjoy the science of plant growing. Not just what to do, but also WHY we do it. This is gardening for open-minded people who like to learn.
Expect to see: Experiments & tests. This channel teaches some light science concepts, but it's not just some grow light channel. This is a GARDENING channel. Edible landscaping as a growing focus along with permaculture concepts. I love high density planting, container gardening & SIP sub-irrigated (self-watering) planters. To deal with climate change & drought we need every possible tool & technique.
Sustainability is crucial. But not everyone can adhere to the same method. So Albopepper explores lots of methods, the pros & cons & the growth that results. This allows each person to evaluate ALL options & select the things that work best for them. The main thing is to get out there & garden!!!
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could you check for BAR-4000W Spider LED Grow Light Samsung LM281B Commercial Indoor Grow Veg Flower?
This is really fantastic
Thanks for watching!
380 to 750
Ive been preaching 12 band Spectrum since ive had the lights huge difference
I got sunflowers down the drive blooming but by the carport beside the house nothing's blooming and it's slow with about 3 hours direct sunlight. I leave the carport light on it's got 3 temps led strip.cold medium and warm
I just started trying to root some from a friend's vine! They are so beautiful 😍
I fing love you man! I recommend your sip video to everyone
Thank you so much for the video, absolutely beautiful!
try with the LED´s more range between plant and light
I want a taller bed. Would using 6" pipe vs 4" pipe give me the same concept?
Perhaps. Once the SIP gets to 24"-32" tall, the soil may simply lose its ability to wick all the way to the top. And of course, the potting mix costs could become ridiculous. Depending on how tall you want, you could make a false bottom. You could line the inside with concrete blocks and then apply the liner above those blocks. For 8x8x16 blocks, that's about $4 per cubic foot @ $2.37 per block. Or you could simply get a couple 4x4s and some decking boards to make an internal platform. That would be for significantly taller beds. (That's besides the option of putting the entire SIP up on legs like the one I show in the video.)
@@Albopepper Thanks for the quick reply and great suggestions.......the wheels are turning.
Wow this is excellent. I just have to encourage my husband to let me do this lol
I just discovered this vine on my property in GA and one fell to the ground as soon as I touched the vine. So glad I found your video. I will have my hubby make a lattice wall for them to grow. I love eating off of my land.
I agree! Thanks for sharing your experience. 😁
My house is connected to a district heating system so I have a cabinet with a heat exchanger for supplying warm water (heating, shower, etc). It has a continuous temperature of 27/81 degrees celsius/fahrenheit. I put my germination trays in there. If you have a space like that, it can save you 20 W per heat mat (and the cost of purchasing heat mats).
Excellent idea!
I think I've watched all of your videos at least once, some several times and really enjoy the information you give and the way you present it! I do have some questions on the dimensions of your Improved: Self-watering SIP Raised Bed (Wicking Planter) Construction Tutorial & Tips video. What are the length and width of the inside? Are you are using 1"x2" spacers for the perforated pipe which would give a 3/4" space? Thanks!
Thanks for all of your support! The new internal dimensions are 32" x 84.5". The bed is about 5 cu ft larger in volume. I used ~ 3/4" spacer blocks. They were just old scraps of wood.
hi what will you recommend to avoid weeds on a steep slope other then creeper plants which I intend to plant but for the first two years or so what to do to assure no weeds , easier is the cloth but understand not good for soil , better cardboard but on a slope not easy to stay and mulch to stay put :(( thanks
If I'm trying to establish creeping perennials, then I definitely avoid the fabric / plastic options. The cardboard might be a viable option depending on steepness of the slope. If you wet the cardboard at the time of installation, it can be stomped firmly onto the ground. The corners can be pinned down with landscape pins. Then a minimum 3 inch layer of mulch could be applied to avoid exposing the cardboard. But that all depends on the grade. Some people will use large, rough stones (NOT pea gravel) on their bank with plastic underneath and perhaps a few isolated plantings in between. Or they may terrace the sloped area, trimming it with short walls to create flat planting surfaces. It just depends on what direction suits your needs.
Deer went through my peppers already this summer so I figure If Im going to get any kind of crop Im counting on my indoor tent setup.
The watt display of the Hydra-1000 is exactly what you would want. If it showed watts at the wall then you would complain about not knowing how much power goes to your plants. And you can easily measure watts at a wall point, measuring radiated energy is a whole other beast.
To know how much light my plants are getting, I'll always rely on a light meter. The watts consumed will help me to estimate operating costs. And the built in wattage display cannot be relied on for that.
Thank you for responding to a post to an older video. I didn't expect that. I enjoy your in-depth material and meticulous methods. I don't own an expensive PAR meter and I don't exactly trust phone apps to be accurate (making high precision current and voltage measurements without tearing up the cable is no problem for me). I just started with a 60 cm x 60 cm tent and a 100 W LED panel which my pepper plants didn't like, even dimmed to 50%. Besides the nonuniform distribution of light, it would be valuable information to me. Still, the output is measured somewhere in the driver and likely doesn't account for further losses. While replying I wondered what the manual says about the display so I looked it up (Digital Power Display + Dimmer: Precisely adjust the light output with the built-in digital power meter.). It is open to interpretation of course, and they may have updated it over time to make it appear like a feature. I wonder which numbers they used to calculate PPF efficacy since it draws 117 W, instead of 110,4 W as per specs, at nominal output (100 W).
The third party lab actual has a very detailed report which includes the power measurements. You can view the entire PDF on my site on the product page review: albopepper.com/reviews-garden-products-atreum-hydra-1000-quantum-LED-grow-light.php I think you'll find the report to be pretty interesting! 🙂
Good Tip!
thanks love the idea of cardboard but how to implement on a slope and keep the mulch stay put on the cardboard ?? can you kindly recommend ground cover plants for a 4 season area and windy at times ( I was looking at Thyme, Rosemary and lavender ) thanks
,i,m going to experiment with something very similar as i work away a lot and don't fancy leaving worms in a trapped container, thanks for uploading appreciated
Wow! So fascinating! But I like good old fashioned sun, too! ☀🌱☺
Agreed! 😎
I have the TS600 because it was the only one I could afford. But I assume it's good enough for a 50x60 growing space. and I DID find it for 80 bucks.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I am going to check my one little sugar baby right now!!! ☺🍉
I have been using the 7 gal for years. I love how easy they are to clean! If I want a 5 gal, it's no problem to just raise the bottom up a bit.
That's a good tip!
Another great video! I feel like you are doing some of the best hard garden videos on youtube. Very good content thanks for sharing.
I'm still confused - by what mechanism the moisture wicks into the soil when the pipes aren't connected? I'm used to using wicking string in two 5gal buckets, so I'd like to learn more about this kind of larger set up!
Thanks for your interest! Please check this video and let me know if you have any further questions: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iH5mtpighdmed8Y.html
What is a good passion fruit for 9b and not so invasive for lack of a better word?
I just purchased three Elfin Thyme plants. I’m in 6b. They are all in flower. Thanks for the effort you put into this video. I’m in absolute love with this plant!
Amazing 😅
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I'm sitting here and still can't believe that this complete and fulfilling youtube exists, this man does everything right
What is is plastic you used around the edge? (above the 45 mil EPDM liner)
Excellent. Thank you. I was looking for how to manage weeds.
You did a great job explaining everything and answering questions we might have!
The Deer will cut it down
Chinese Mantids are so hated. However, they’re an integrated species by now. I’m glad you’re sticking up for the Chinese mantis, I remember seeing mantis hobbyists hate on them
How very impressive. Also, you are very good at explaining in a way that is easy to follow. Excellent 😊
Thank you for sharing. I made one about a week ago and am loving it already!
what would happen if you just took cuttings from outside and replanted them in the same area you're looking to fill in? any chance of them taking in your experience?
They would need a significant amount of preformed roots and maybe the might take. But in normal situations, the cuttings will be prone to simply drying out and dying before they can get established.
Will this work for a window box
I commented on the first video before noticing this one, my question though is: why manure based compost is something to avoid? Thanks. Great Videos.
Why is manure based compost a bad thing to mix in?
Can You Add Compost & Manure to Old Potting Mix? WHAT'S WRONG WITH MANURES & COMPOSTS? If you've seen my original SIP video from many years ago, perhaps you've wondered why I said: "You don't want to use manures. You don't want to use those gross composts that you get in the bag at the store." Some people have been curious. Of course, other people have been completely triggered. I've seen people who overreact, assuming that I'm only an advocate for synthetic fertilizer. They may think I'm opposed to all forms of manure and compost in all situations, but that's simply not true. Samples of Retail Bagged Cow Manure and Mushroom Compost Although some compost blends are fluffy and well textured, others are absolute garbage. Sure, you could throw them in an in-ground bed and the plants will grow. But a sub-irrigated planter doesn't function in the same way. It is constantly in contact with water. For plants to thrive, you need to strike a good balance between water absorption and aeration. From that perspective, cheap, industrial bags of manure or compost just don't cut it. BAGGED COMPOSTS / MANURES? To prolong the viability of your SIP potting mix, it's best to replenish nutrients in the form of fertilizers. Organic gardeners are apt to use compost as often as possible. In SIPs, worm castings can be included in small amounts. But using composts in containers can yield unpredictable results. Bagged (retail) compost, humus or manure might have a fine consistency, similar to garden soil. If it contains fine silty particles then this can reduce pore spacing and aeration properties of the mix. That's why topsoil is NEVER recommended. I would like to point out that this is not a theoretical concern. I've seen real world situations where gardeners' SIP beds have completely failed because of using subpar materials. Note how one gardener described her bad experience: I ordered a planters mix and had it delivered. It's composed of Compost (though I couldn't see any good black dirt in there), Manure, and top soil. Needless to say, I had ZERO wicking, and even when I top watered nothing grew. By July I did my research and felt stupid on both SIP forums and Garden Forums. I'm currently unloading the dirt from the bed and it's a muddy nightmare from the warm spring snow. As air gaps get plugged up by ultra fine particles, compaction occurs. And since SIPs are always resting on a perched water table, the few remaining air gaps tend to be saturated with water. This impairs root health, preventing plants from getting the oxygen needed at the root zone. This can lead to a decline in plant growth, or even root rot and death. Even if plants grow ok in the first year, over time the potting medium may break down to the point that it must be replaced. Mels Mix SIP Potting Mix with Woody Homemade Compost HOMEMADE COMPOST? Buying bagged compost is not financially advantageous in large beds anyway, not when compared to buying a bulk organic fertilizer. Of course, homemade composts might work, especially if they are mostly wood based. These tend to have more structure. Larger particle size means improved aeration. I've found though that it's very easy to reserve my compost for conventional beds and perennial plantings. It all gets used, just in a different location. albopepper.com/refreshing-sip-potting-mix-adding-fertilizer-year-2.php
@@Albopepper Thanks for the information.
When I started seeds on a paper towel, the tiny roots grew into the paper, so I cut the paper towel into tiny squares and planted the seed and paper together... Eliminating the risk of damaging the roots or seed. 💖🌞🌵😷
Excellent strategy!
@@Albopepper , it was easier to plant the small paper squares (with seeds) than to try to handle the tiniest seeds without damage. 💖🌞🌵😷
I came here wanting to grow passiflora in my landscaping in SW PA…. I am leaving never wanting it near my property 😂
This is a veggie that I grew up eating. Was surprised that I found them growing wildly in SoCal!!
Sounds like to me they always correct errors with numbers, on the box but not the lights.
It would be cool to se what this looks like currently, 5 years later.
Thanks for your review. Can you give your thoughts on how these plastic air-pruning pots differ from using fabric pots or DIY pots made out of landscape fabric and hardware cloth and does the greater expense make a difference?
Loved it. Lived it. got it. Thank you!
Al, the standard size corrugated tubing will work for a box thats 4' high? Also, the drain pipe is running into one of the corrugated tubes?