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Thank you for your awesome tips and advice!

Depends on the fruit you use and the size bottles you have. I was using wild blueberries here. They aren't as sweet as farmed blueberries, so I added approx 1 teaspoon of sugar to each of my 12oz bottles. For 16oz bottles, I'd do 1.5 tsp. When I use fruit with a higher sugar content, I won't add sugar because the fruit usually has enough. This isn't a strict rule to follow though.

If you leave them out for 1-2 days, and then refrigerate them, they shouldn't need to be burped. Anything longer than that, you may want to. This also depends on what you flavor it with, and the temp in your home. When I use berries in mine, especially straweberries and blackberries, it ferments quicker. It's always done in 1 day. I live in Florida though, where it's almost always hot.

It's difficult to tell without photos, but no fizz after 5 days doesn't seem right. How much apple did you put in that bottle? I'm wondering if there wasn't enough sugar for the bacteria to consume. Also, was the top on the bottle airtight? Are the white spots fuzzy? Is it cold where you live? Those are all factors. It should smell tangy, almost like vinegar, but not putrid, moldy or rotten.

If your papaya fruit came from a different country, it may have been sprayed to preserve it longer, and if that's the case, the seeds likely won't germinate. Can you try finding local papaya? I scrape the seeds out of the friut and plant them directly in soil with some of the fruit's flesh and a bit of compost. No waiting for the seeds to dry out first. Hope it works out for you soon!

Hi! I just mixed compost and some worm castings into the sandy soil when I planted it. I topped it off with more compost every 3-4 months.

16ft x 50in (or 16' x 4'). Got mine at Tractor Supply.

I love the Palatka area. We almost moved there. If you visit A Natural Farm (or call them), they should have some cold hardy avocado trees. They sell several varieties and even do master classes on growing and caring for them. They're located in Howey in The Hills. Best of luck!

@@freedomgrows Maybe I should ask them about a mango tree? All of the mango people I have talked to who claim it would not work here are from south Florida.

@StevenHughes-hr5hp I just checked their website and it looks like they have several varieties of mango trees available. When you go to their website, click the menu button, then on "Mangoes" to see their selection. If they can grow them in Howey in The Hills, you probably can, too. They'll be able to guide you. Website: www.anaturalfarm.com/

And thank you!

Even better. They'll set faster and stronger.

Haha thank you 😆. I'm already married though.

We sold the home and left the majority of the plants to the new homeowners. Unfortunately I can't make an update video, but I'll be showing my new fruiting plants/trees once everything gets established at our new home 😊.

They get very fizzy. These bottles work the same. They're airtight.

Thank you! Yes, it'll work on short beards too.

I got it at A Natural Farm in Howey In The Hills, FL! If you're near the area, call them to see if they still have it :)

I definitely recommend Marion, Citrus, and Alachua counties for homesteading. Welcome to Florida!

@@freedomgrows any particular reason why those? curious?

@@freedomgrows We hope to travel down at the end of the month to start physically looking at some that we are possibly interested in. We have been looking at some counties west of Gainsville. 👍

@@freedomgrows any particular reason you like those counties?

@michaelknight9338 Mainly because counties are more crowded from Orlando (Orange) and south of that. Areas north of that are more rural, less crowded, and more laid back. Also, those areas have a good amount of agricultural land available for purchase, and are suitable for owning chickens or other farm animals. Basically, I'd look at any counties north of Orange.

Thank you!

Thank you! Lake County.

@@freedomgrows ok nice, not to far

From here, it can take 3-ish years to fruit. Best of luck with your fig tree. Thanks for watching all the way from Europe!

@@freedomgrows :)

Haha, guys do have it easier in this department. I started graying in my 20s, too. But I still like my hair so I won't be cutting it down to essentially bald soon :)

Hi! It could possibly become over carbonated. If there's too much carbonation, the bottles can become over pressurized and potentially explode.

@@freedomgrows is there a way to bottle and store at room temperature without risking overcarbonation/explosion??

@@renaissanceray possibly.. you can try to burp the bottles daily (open the tops to release some carbonation, then close them back up).

@@freedomgrows Mahalo from Hawaii. Subbed. Love your content (:

@renaissanceray aaah Hawaii! Mahalo; thank you for watching and supporting the channel.

Yea, there could be several reasons for the slower growth. I feel like mine grew slower too... mainly because of the weather here.

​@@freedomgrows i live in india so it gets very hot in summers and if i am not wrong thats what they love. How was your experience with passion fruit.

​@a_ka pineapples grow best in temperatures between 68-86 F. Anything hotter than that, the growth will slow down a bit. I'm in the US - Florida - and spring and summertimes here are hotter than that. The passion fruit absolutely thrive here. They should do well for you too.

@@freedomgrows You reply to each question and that is so kind of you. Btw you r awesome.

@@a_ka of course, and thank you for watching the video and for your comments.

No, not during the second fermentation. But I do usually get another scoby during the first fermentation.

Mine does, I’d like to prevent that second scoby formation inside bottle but dont know how yet

@adrianhugo5021 what are you using to flavor the kombucha during the second fermentation? I believe that matters. If you use store bought juice, the likelihood of a second scoby forming goes down. Now that I think about it, I sometimes do get another baby scoby in my bottles when I flavor them with certain fresh fruits (blended up). Either way, it's not always preventable because it's a natural byproduct of the fermentation process. You can always strain it before serving though.

@@freedomgrows I use the liquid pulp of fruits, for example, orange, tangerine, lemon, and I add extra sugar to make it fizzy. I do not use blended fruits because it acquires a thick texture. I have noticed that sometimes that little scoby forms and sometimes it does not form. I would prefer that it not form because I want to sell my kobucha and for it to be standard. Personally, I find the scoby unpleasant in my mouth.

@adrianhugo5021 the pulp of the fruit is what's likely creating your baby scobys. Hopefully you can find a system that works best and is consistent.

Haha, I bet you have some other strange creatures being in NZ though! Yes, the snake put a complete stop to my project 😆

Haha 😄

That's amazing! It's a wonderful feeling being able to grow your own food and homestead.

Hi! No, I store it in my pantry. Cold temperatures can make the scobys go dormant and make it almost impossible to use next time.

In central Florida, zone 9b.

Yea, it does take a bit. On top of that, our plans keep changing, so we've prolonged it too.

@@freedomgrows I guess the county was hacked here. Someone had them completely shut out and they had to pay some kind of ransom. 🤣 been waiting 6 months. We tried to make all the changes we wanted right away tho.

​@Homesteading_heathen yikes, that's a long time! It definitely depends on the county. I know Marion County is pretty quick with things, but Orange County is ridiculously slow. Seems like Hernando is in the same boat. Hope things turn around for you soon!

Hi! Pineapple plants grown from the tops, or crowns, can take anywhere from 1.5 - 3 years to set fruit. Hopefully you'll see one sooner than later.

Thank you so much! Yes, definitely try those out.

Thank you for the tip! I'll do that.

It did 😀. I haven't updated because we sold the house and left the passion fruit vine for the new owners.

Thank you for watching and for your comments! I'm glad this was helpful. I just did the henna/indigo process again on my hair last week, actually ☺️. Great point on the drain catcher; I never thought of that! I'll use one next time, for sure.

Thank you for your support and for your comment! The lip balm is my absolute favorite. It's so moisturizing and leaves the lips feeling very soft. Definitely try it! Everyone I gifted it to loved it, and our household still uses them.

Thank you for your kind words :)

Haha, love it!

It could be the type of parchment you are using. I know sometimes this happens with unbleached parchment paper. You can either try using a different parchment, or use a silicone baking sheet. Hopefully this second time around works out for you!

Thank you, Jim! Hopefully you can try it out soon.

tops will take two years to produce. Just break off the pups stick tbem on soil and you will have pineapples in the first year

@@Martin-mt3wz I'm getting ready to post an update video on how they're doing today after 1 year of planting. Will be uploaded this week. Thanks for watching and for your comment!

Thank you for watching and for your support! :)

I took the cluster of shallots apart and planted the individual bulbs in that cluster. When planted, each bulb forms a whole new cluster of shallots. They're similar to garlic; one garlic clove planted will produce a whole head of garlic.

@@freedomgrows interesting I didn’t know they split like that. I planted them for the first time this year from seed and I just assumed that’s how people did it

@Who_diss811 next time you're at the grocery store, grab some shallots and try planting them this way. Or.. save one bulb from each of your clusters once you harvest them. Then, plant the bulbs the way I showed in this video. That way you can keep multiplying your harvests :)

@@freedomgrows I’m probably gonna stick to seed so I can keep improving my own heirloom variety. I might try a few just for the fun of it but I think I’ll mostly stick to seed.

Hi! Thanks for the update. Sorry about the ones that died. Browning of the leaves could've meant too much sun, not enough water, and/or they were probably too young or small. I'm glad to hear a couple are still going strong, though! The leaves that tore off at the bottom of the new ones shouldn't affect their growth, but I'd just keep an eye out.

The flavor is unique and complex. It's a combination of sweet and tart, and has a tropical flavor (it has hints of citrus, mango, pineapple, and guava).

Yes! Mulching is so important. Great call on the Moringa trees.

@@freedomgrows Absolutely, my goal is to have around 15 trees maybe a bit more I haven't decided

You can check online to see if they have them at plant nurseries near you, but if not you can purchase plants or some cuttings online from different vendors.

Yes, definitely try tepache! Much easier, quicker, and less fussy than kombucha. You can also try kefir water. I'll be trying jun next.

You're welcome. Thank you for watching! 🤗

Thank you for watching and supporting! Starting a food forest or food garden is so rewarding. I'm excited for you! Best wishes in your upcoming journey 🧡