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  @sushiyamaster9892 күн бұрын

  Great stuff. Make more!!!

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  @OriginalSciGirl8 күн бұрын

  Does the parent yucca stalk in the original pot ever sprout new leaves from the top (cut) area?

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  @marxagarden7 күн бұрын

  The two parent plants shown sprouted back in a few weeks. They don't sprout from the cut area rather on the sides of the main stem.

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  @santaclaus129111 күн бұрын

  Which months of the year are okay for the trees ?

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  @marxagarden10 күн бұрын

  From January to early Spring is usually the best. Some minor pruning during harvesting is not unheard of. I've seen some information stating that if the olives are for preservation and not oil, pruning should be done between November and December.

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  @LynnLeeman-zb3hu21 күн бұрын

  a big thank you from my wonderful ancient olive tree..gracias.

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  @Arenosa08Ай бұрын

  ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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  @bouldog95reacs2 ай бұрын

  Nice idea. Thank you.

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  @user-en3lu2ct5k2 ай бұрын

  I would worry about chemicals too, definitely not bio / organic anymore. Probably less worse than sewer mud, three sludge products derived from the same municipal Sewage sludge (SS) is formed as a by-product at a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)-sludge biochar (SSB), dried sludge (DSS), and sludge compost (SSC)

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the positive outlook. If only there were decent composters around here. Maybe I'll just have to bite the bullet and start a community composting project.

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  @KeystoneJul2 ай бұрын

  Just keep spreading this stuff all over the place plant pioneer/sacrificial plants, ground cover and in addition to the chop and drop, bring in and spread mulch to protect the soil from the heat. Also inoculation with mushrooms is a good idea when establishing the garden beds, especially when you use wood chips and carbon rich mulches... It's nice to see you going in action 😊

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  I'll put it to use and in fall move towards cover cropping with fava beans. I just started receiving drops of unchipped organic material from landscapers so I will definitely give inoculation a shot. Hopefully some decent rain this fall and winter will get the fungai off to a good start.

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  @denisdufresne53382 ай бұрын

  Plastic in the compost can liberate toxic molecules that can end up in vegetables which is, as I am concerned, unacceptable.

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the info. I'm also concerned about the quality of the compost. I won't be repeating, it's a shame that well intentioned composting programs are being contaminated and rendered unusable for so many. It makes me wonder where this low quality compost ends up.

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  @mkb79972 ай бұрын

  I just purchased a Whitewater acanthus. I’m too nervous to plant in the ground as I do not want it to spread. I’m not worried about seedlings as they are way to pluck out. But my understanding is that it would be impossible to contain in one area because of the rhizomes. Do you have a recommendation on containing this plant? This is a concern I only have a small garden. Thank you.

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  If you are active in the garden I wouldn’t worry too much about it spreading by rhizome. You’ll notice any new plants right away and they are easy enough to pluck out and pot up. If you are planting and forgetting about it, spreading is definitely a concern especially if it’s not native in your region. I’ve only recently planted out to an unconfined area, but so far the droughts here are keeping them in check. Keep us posted on how it goes.

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  @mkb79972 ай бұрын

  @@marxagarden That’s very encouraging. Thank you!

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  @j.rivera18752 ай бұрын

  So cool, I'm really looking forward to see the results! I'm quite sure it's still way too hot to bring it directly in contact with plant seedlings but after a few weeks it should cool down

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for helping me source the compost. I'll keep you posted on the progress. I think we're overdue for another olive video, or maybe almonds?

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  @J_LOVES_ME2 ай бұрын

  Very informative, thank you!

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  @MarcoAlza2 ай бұрын

  Video could’ve been great if the camera man actually showed where the cuts are being made.

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  @lesliekendall56682 ай бұрын

  In other words, prune it like you would any fruit tree. Got it.

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  @user-kz6ev7mc9n2 ай бұрын

  How do you manage when it’s windy ? And how do manage fire 🔥 risk ? We are in Spain and been advised by local council to keep land clear 😢

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  So relevant and not talked about enough. Local policy seems to be at odds with EU and UN policy to avoid soil erosion. I rotate chickens that help me keep most of the tall grass down. I would try one of the following depending on resources, the size of your land and time. Animal rotation, crimping, scything and finally mowing with a tractor instead of tilling.

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  @AryandMom3 ай бұрын

  Awesome idea!

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  @yairmerlinuribe93913 ай бұрын

  Buen trabajo Eric 👏👏👏

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  @terrybouffard61653 ай бұрын

  You need to learn about biochar. Make it yourself. Soil enhanced forever.

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  We use biochar on a small scale but we are quite restricted by the amount we can make because of burn restrictions. I make small batches in a fire pit.

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  @BlyeRedandWhite3 ай бұрын

  ❤

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  @rootsandbones79043 ай бұрын

  Great to hear some real life experience on the no dig phenomenon. We too have the struggle of insufficient inputs at present but manure and digging are still producing good crops.

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  Still some hope for just using digging methods. No walk-behind tractor so it's difficult to scale without one. Just got a truck load of compost so I may have finally found a decent source.

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  @KimWilliamsystunisia3 ай бұрын

  Hello from Tunisia. I can certainly empathise with your drought. Growing cover crops in summer is not something we can do either. The only thing we can do is chop it own and use the organic matter as a mulch.

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  Yes, in drought years it seems like there is never enough organic material to chop and drop. This spring has been exceptionally dry.

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  @phoebewang52453 ай бұрын

  Thank you for your instruction. Plant olive tree in Sweden, also challenging 😂

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  @marxagarden2 ай бұрын

  Best of luck. I imagine under protection of some sort, right?

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  @MrSonana13 ай бұрын

  Thank you so much for your videos!! I am learning so much! I am trying to apply permaculture principals in Lebanon and having other med countries collab is awesome!

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  @marxagarden3 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the support. Slowly I'll be putting out more videos related to our context. The droughts, soil and heat is tough! Let us know if you've got any tips or suggestions on future videos. Best of luck with your project.

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  @thewisdomgranny64513 ай бұрын

  Great work, I'd love to taste your oil! In Portugal we harvest much much later, when all the olives are black. I think the taste is softer but we do lose some crop when it falls. I'd love for our local mill to open earlier - in 2023 it didn't open till mid-November and I could have harvested by end October.

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  @pvg60454 ай бұрын

  ❤from Greece, starting own once last year- all instructions are right, clear and usefull! TX a lot

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  @ukdm14 ай бұрын

  really enjoyed video

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  @giannisk36674 ай бұрын

  you know how to pass your knowledge and that is awesome ..keep that good work

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  @BalakrishnanNair684 ай бұрын

  Save water🎉, save life ❤

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  @KimWilliamsystunisia4 ай бұрын

  Hello from Northern Tunisia 🇹🇳. Like you are now having to capture rainwater. Our well ran dry last year which as usual can imagine was devastating for our crops. We also had rain today...long may it continue. 😊

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  @pain_5305 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the guide.watching from Adsubia Alicante 🎉

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  @requisitemaxim5 ай бұрын

  How old are those trees on average

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  @marxagarden5 ай бұрын

  They are between 40 and 50 years old according to my 88 year-old neighbor who planted them.

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  @manuelrauch11495 ай бұрын

  Thank you, will have to prune 80 trees soon, this really helped!

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  @unpopuIaropinion5 ай бұрын

  How is it going ? Does no dig work for you

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  @halexiszhr69055 ай бұрын

  I stole a little plant a few weeks ago..............thankfully it is still alive and growing strongly................but im really excited to have more than one...........im so anxious.................... gracias por el video.......... que suerte que encontre este canal porque en español no ha sobre propagacion de esta hermosa planta!!!

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  @duyguonaral5 ай бұрын

  Is there a way to prune and recover an olive tree that is nearly 10 meters tall, with no branches in the trunk and never been pruned before? Now I understand it’s grown that way because of lots of nearby trees and it was trying to reach for the sun. We’re willing to give it enough space, by cutting down the competition but only if it will be worth to do so. Will it ever give fruit? Thanks!

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  @marxagarden5 ай бұрын

  It should give fruit after a pruning. Give the tree a season or two, fertilize the soil with manure or other organic material. Be patient if it doesn't fruit, if it is without irrigation depending on the rain it may or may not fruit. What trees are surrounding it? Are they fruit bearing trees? Are you trying to rewild the area?

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  @duyguonaral3 ай бұрын

  @@marxagarden No, most of the surrounding trees are not fruit trees. There are only a couple of loquats nearby which we are willing to shorten down so we can get more sun for olive tree. The whole garden was grown naturally in the last 25 years and we want to take better care of the trees now. Thanks for the information.

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  @user-hb2jv5yh6r3 ай бұрын

  Nice to see olive trees lovers, all over the world. In a similar situation we say in Greece that a tree that is looking towards the sky (10m tall) is looking after God and not the owner of the tree. So cut a bit above the crossing and keep watching videos, like the one here, you will " form" it next year. All the best.

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  @niccololanfranco38306 ай бұрын

  7:55 is it the tannin?

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  @marxagarden6 ай бұрын

  Yes, I think so as both oak and olive trees have tannins. Looking into tannins and olive trees it seems like they respond to pests and drought by increasing the levels of tannins. Interesting.

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  @carainfrance6 ай бұрын

  Hello I bought a vacation home near Mojácar with a single olive tree that has not been tended in over 5 years. My first visit will be this week… January. What type of pruning can I safely do now? -removing dead wood and suckers should be safe enough, right? When can I start to rejuvenate through pruning? Thank you.

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  @marxagarden6 ай бұрын

  Now is the time to prune, you can remove all the vertical upwards pointing branches that you feel comfortable with, this will give the tree a shape like a bowl as described in the video. This shape is useful for harvesting as those branches are difficult to reach, but if you don't plan on harvesting you can give the tree the shape you like best. Definitely remove all suckers and any dead wood that is brittle or doesn't show any signs of life. Olive trees are tough and can take the pruning.

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  @carainfrance5 ай бұрын

  @@marxagarden thank you for your reply. I was there last week. There are 2 large olive trees, 3 citrus trees, a walnut, and a few others that I couldn’t identify. So much work! If I want to find an arborist in my area, how would I do that? Is there a professional society? Thank you.

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  @iakvlav6 ай бұрын

  Excellent advice! Thank you Julian and Marxa Garden 🙏

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  @micmike6 ай бұрын

  Thanks, I don't know for sure why the habit was to clean the land or till the soil but, probably so that at harvest time it was easier to collect the crop. As you know trying to get the olives from tall grasses and other green growth is not easy. Also there is the idea that cleaning the land from competitors will allow more water and nutrients for your trees and improve yields. Possibly!

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  @marxagarden6 ай бұрын

  Great point, keeping the soil tilled has its benefits but before the mechanized plow, they probably used livestock to keep grasses at bay and to fertilize the soil at the same time. The way I understand it, the benefits of improved yields from plowing initially come from breaking up healthy soil life and organic material, making nutrients more readily available for the tree. However, continuous plowing eradicates the soil health and soon you are left dependent upon chemical inputs for nitrogen and other nutrients. There is some competition from weeds but if the system is healthy the effects should be negligible.

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  @thewisdomgranny64513 ай бұрын

  In Portugal - similar ecosystem - the main reason to 'clean' the land is to reduce wildfire risk. Lots of farmers do till, I don't, but I also don't have grazing animals so I have to cut down the grass/herb growth. If I leave it standing then when it's tinder-dry in June any slight spark could run a fire through the grove, and tall grasses will let the fire jump into the branches. Olives are naturally fairly fire-resistant so if the 'fuel' beneath them is kept at a minimum there is a very good chance they'll survive a wildfire. The best regenerative solution is to use a version of mob grazing at strategic times of the year, and I hope to be able to do that over the next few years. And yes, ease of harvesting too, at a later time of year.

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  @micmike6 ай бұрын

  tell us about the yield per tree and how much oil you could expect please

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  @marxagarden6 ай бұрын

  This year we only harvested from three trees and got about 15 liters. I didn't keep great notes but I think it was just under 180 kilos of olives. I'll keep better notes next year. Not all the trees were worth harvesting this year because of the drought and perhaps because we didn't fertilize with manure which is recommended, especially when making the switch to regenertive practices.

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  @stijnt23776 ай бұрын

  Love the spanish gardening footwear :-)

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  @marxagarden6 ай бұрын

  😂 In hindsight, perhaps not the safest option when using a shovel.

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  @danmartin68656 ай бұрын

  Great video! Would love to hear more about cloning potential to make the most of these prunes for nursery development

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  @marxagarden6 ай бұрын

  Thanks for such a great video idea. I'm no expert but I'd be happy to give it a shot. One of our trees is very productive and would be a great option for cloning. Also on my lot there are tons of volunteer olive trees that could be grafted onto. In my context I'm more and more convinced of an agroforestry model with market gardening in-between multiple species of dry land tree crops.

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  @markus_selloi6 ай бұрын

  Spreading the wood chips on the ground without incorporating doesn't take nitrogen in any significant amounts from it. You don't have to put nitrogen on it, the majority of our atmosphere is nitrogen. If you want to compost it then you'd need nitrogen, and plain wood chips only bind nitrogen *temporarilly* when they are incorporated in the soil.

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  @marxagarden6 ай бұрын

  Thank you. True, if you chip and don't incorporate in the soil their isn't a nitrogen trap. While the atmosphere is rich in nitrogen most plants don't have the ability to capture it. I believe Julian is trying to get the best yield from trees that are already quite stressed due to drought and poor soil practices in the past.

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  @markus_selloi6 ай бұрын

  @@marxagarden Then a some woodchip mulch can be a really good thing! :) It helps a lot with evaporation, i forgot if he talked about other mulches, but that would definitely benefit the plants :) What i meant with the atmospheric nitrogen, is that the woodchips get saturated with nitrogen by just being out in the air (if enough moisture is given) And to the last part, if plants have optimal health, they indeed all can use endophytes that are nitrogen fixing, thus making them all use nitrogen from the air c: Much love

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  @markus_selloi6 ай бұрын

  @@marxagarden John Kempf's work on plant nutrition is truly incredible! Look it up, when plants once have all they need, they sustain themselves pretty much. Talking about rhizophagy and stuff

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  @MalakaPetros6 ай бұрын

  Thanks for a great video, but would be good to focus the camera more on the what Julian is showing with the saw - there are a few key moments where he's offering instructions on a particular cut and is illustrating with the long saw which is unfortunately out of frame because the camera is focus on him.

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  @marxagarden6 ай бұрын

  Noted! I would love to refilm this pruning tutorial with Julian. A comprehensive guide to pruning with multiple cameras and tripods would be best. That day we were on a run- and-gun shooting schedule due to daylight, on top of that we had our kids running around too. 😂

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  @dominicrichlevien6 ай бұрын

  That was excellent information. Thx!

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  @desiebawden617 ай бұрын

  So informative . Thank you 🌎🌸

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  @transautoservice7 ай бұрын

  Hello Eric, I'm Luis, I'm going to follow you on your KZread channel. I hope you're already growing something to eat that I can buy. I'll send you photos of my moringa tree, and I also consume it on occasions. I hope to meet you soon. I'm traveling now in December. . bye bye

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  @marxagarden7 ай бұрын

  Luis, I have lots of lettuce and cabbage planted now. The lettuce should be ready in December, I'll show you around the farm. You might just be my first paying customer. 😀Thanks for your support.

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  @mariaestebanarenos71488 ай бұрын

  El caracol🐌 tan feliz!😅

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  @healthyrootsstrongwings5388 ай бұрын

  Nice one! Learned to love Chard. Where are you located sir?

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  @marxagarden8 ай бұрын

  We're in Peñíscola Spain. And you in Portugal?

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  @healthyrootsstrongwings5388 ай бұрын

  Amazing explanation guys. Well done and thanks for uploading