For anyone who is planning to use drip irrigation, don't let the drip company talk you into wasting money on a filter. I've used T-Tape for twenty years, pumping pond water through drip tape without ever plugging any emitters. The tape in my houses last several years without plugging up. The only time I've had a problem was when I used gravity from a water tank. With only a pound of water pressure the emitters would clog after a couple hrs. The only filter I use is a piece of window screen around the suction in the pond...
If you have harder water coming from the well, you could have some issues if you don't have a filter. We've seen some decent-sized minerals in our filters over the years -- large enough to clog an emitter. Also, if you inject fertilizer through the drip system, you can get some algae buildup from time to time. The filter helps with that as well. At $15, it's not a terrible investment to be safe.
@@gardeningwithhoss LOL! You should have seen the mineral build-up I just scraped off of my dishwasher's filter! It was bad enough to make you want to switch to drinking bottled water! Yeah, I agree with you, for areas with harder water a filter doesn't hurt.
I am going to buy some of your tomatoe cages because of this video. I don't have a lot of farming experience but I buy your products because you take the time to explain how and why. Have the drip tape and now how to space my tomato plants.
I used that Florida weave technique last year for the first time, that is the way to go for me - those cheap cages you can get from Lowes only last one or two seasons before they are tearing up.
I followed your recommendations on planting tomatoes last year and they did AMAZING. I think it was the gypsum that made the difference. I had very little pest pressure or disease. I added some microryzial powder in the hole as well when we put in the transplants.
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They are not mine. I despise pine trees and have almost removed every single one from my property. Those belong to my wife's uncle who owns the land beside mine. He loves pine trees.
heavymechanic2 thanks for the tip but i made some 8 foot cages out of cattle panel and drive a t post in the ground so the summer storms don’t blow them over.. my tomato’s usually grow out the top of the cages
We have a well. Gravity-fed systems do not typically have enough pressure to run drip irrigation. You have to get the tanks about 40' above the ground to generate enough pressure to do so.
@@gardeningwithhoss OK. Thank you! I'm starting my first large garden and it's my first time using drip tubing (just got my order from y'all!). I chose 30' x 35' like many of yours. I'll do some rows 3ft and a few 4ft. I'm thinking I may need to put the squash (winter and summer) and melons in a separate bed‽
Hey brother do you have drip irrigation for above ground beds? Or do you know who does? This is my first year and trying to find a system for my above ground beds has left me stumped
You can take our kit and modify it for a raised bed system. You'll just need more mainline tees and elbows to set up the mainline manifold from bed to bed.
Hoss Tools ah ok I was thinking I had to run pvc to each then use a regulator at each bed thank you 🙏 still trying to get my beds built being a trucker hauling veggies and meat so haven’t been home . Once I get them built will reach out to you so you can direct me on what I need thank you again
There are lots of new gardeners who want to grow their own food, especially with the latest virus pandemic. We have to understand that there are many different levels of gardening experience seeking information.
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For anyone who is planning to use drip irrigation, don't let the drip company talk you into wasting money on a filter. I've used T-Tape for twenty years, pumping pond water through drip tape without ever plugging any emitters. The tape in my houses last several years without plugging up. The only time I've had a problem was when I used gravity from a water tank. With only a pound of water pressure the emitters would clog after a couple hrs. The only filter I use is a piece of window screen around the suction in the pond...
If you have harder water coming from the well, you could have some issues if you don't have a filter. We've seen some decent-sized minerals in our filters over the years -- large enough to clog an emitter. Also, if you inject fertilizer through the drip system, you can get some algae buildup from time to time. The filter helps with that as well. At $15, it's not a terrible investment to be safe.
@@gardeningwithhoss LOL! You should have seen the mineral build-up I just scraped off of my dishwasher's filter! It was bad enough to make you want to switch to drinking bottled water! Yeah, I agree with you, for areas with harder water a filter doesn't hurt.
I am going to buy some of your tomatoe cages because of this video. I don't have a lot of farming experience but I buy your products because you take the time to explain how and why. Have the drip tape and now how to space my tomato plants.
Glad we could help. You'll love the cages!
👏👏👏👏👏
I used that Florida weave technique last year for the first time, that is the way to go for me - those cheap cages you can get from Lowes only last one or two seasons before they are tearing up.
We love the Florida Weave!
I followed your recommendations on planting tomatoes last year and they did AMAZING. I think it was the gypsum that made the difference. I had very little pest pressure or disease. I added some microryzial powder in the hole as well when we put in the transplants.
H McCann great to hear! Hope you have another great crop this year.
H McCann hi r u use any organic matterial
alpesh patel we added chicken manure and tilled it in prior to planting.
Hoss Tools which fertilizer use after planting
alpesh patel we use 20-20-20 injected through the drip irrigation system.
good video good info for nightshade gardening
Carlton Glover thanks!
Gonma be 35 thursday in my part of ga ill be plantijg mine this weekend
Not supposed to get below 40 here. Fingers crossed.
stuck Norris Same here.
same here near Savannah, waiting till Saturday to plant mines
im in screven county myself
do you guys have any videos about starting your seeds, what you plant them in soil wise and how/what you keep them in green house or other wise
Oh do we ever! Here's a few links:
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Hope that helps.
Do tomatoes have a preferred PH? I don’t see many people mention this. Thanks for the video!
6.0-6.8
Great selection on tomatoes. I usually plant Amish Paste too.
Where do you get your gypsum?
Right here: hosstools.com/product/pelletized-gypsum-soil-conditioner/
We use the pelleted form because it's much easier to apply.
Hi Travis,
I love your pine trees!
What variety are they?
I have Canary Island pines.
They are not mine. I despise pine trees and have almost removed every single one from my property. Those belong to my wife's uncle who owns the land beside mine. He loves pine trees.
What are u putting under the plants?
Whats that tool with the wheels you are using at 2:30? What does it do? TY for the videos
The Double wheel hoe is what he is using! It is a truly amazing tool! You can check it out on our website. Hosstools.com
I wish y’all made the cages in a 6 foot version... i would buy them my tomato plants the last three years have been 6 to 7 feet tall
If the cages were that tall, we wouldn't be able to ship them. You're right though, many times they can get over 7 feet tall.
This is an old post but I have Burpee cages with extensions and drive a U-Post to secure them from falling over because they are 6-7 ft tall.
heavymechanic2 thanks for the tip but i made some 8 foot cages out of cattle panel and drive a t post in the ground so the summer storms don’t blow them over.. my tomato’s usually grow out the top of the cages
Do you plant the tomatoes to the side of the drip tape? Thanks!
yes
I noticed u buried ur drip tapes, is you water gravity fed or you using a pump. Thanks in advance.
We have a well. Gravity-fed systems do not typically have enough pressure to run drip irrigation. You have to get the tanks about 40' above the ground to generate enough pressure to do so.
How many plants can u get to grow in the seed trays?
These trays have 162 cells, so 162 plants per tray.
What all would you put the Pelletized Gypsum on?
Anything that needs extra calcium -- tomatoes, peppers, eggplant.
The tool you are using at 9:25 to drive in the stakes. What is that called?
It's called a "t-post driver". We don't sell them, but you can usually find them at your local hardware store or tractor supply.
pretty bad weather here, hope yall high tunnel aint a really high tunnel now lol
Just some thunder and lightning here. Wind wasn't that bad. High tunnel still intact.
How much space do you give between your rows of larger crops, like tomatoes?
Usually 4' or so between tomato rows. Some crops like squash and pumpkins will have a 5-6' row spacing.
@@gardeningwithhoss OK. Thank you! I'm starting my first large garden and it's my first time using drip tubing (just got my order from y'all!). I chose 30' x 35' like many of yours. I'll do some rows 3ft and a few 4ft. I'm thinking I may need to put the squash (winter and summer) and melons in a separate bed‽
That would be a good idea to separate them. It will help your rotation as well.
Gypsum as in drywall??
Yep, same thing.
Hey brother do you have drip irrigation for above ground beds? Or do you know who does? This is my first year and trying to find a system for my above ground beds has left me stumped
You can take our kit and modify it for a raised bed system. You'll just need more mainline tees and elbows to set up the mainline manifold from bed to bed.
Hoss Tools ah ok I was thinking I had to run pvc to each then use a regulator at each bed thank you 🙏 still trying to get my beds built being a trucker hauling veggies and meat so haven’t been home . Once I get them built will reach out to you so you can direct me on what I need thank you again
How old are the tomatoes in this video?
6-8 weeks
@@gardeningwithhoss Great, thanks!
Anyone who needs instruction on how to use a plant cage maybe shouldn't been gardening ?
There are lots of new gardeners who want to grow their own food, especially with the latest virus pandemic. We have to understand that there are many different levels of gardening experience seeking information.
@@gardeningwithhoss Do you put the cage over the plant or on the outside ?
Over the plant.
@@gardeningwithhoss How much over the plant ?
I'm in south Tennessee and our weather's about the same so I guess I'm bout to go plant some maters 👍...happy growing
Go for it! Hope you have a great crop this year.