How I Doubled My Pepper Production without Pruning

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  • John from www.growingyour... shares with you the one fertilizer he added to some of his pepper plants in his garden that doubled his harvest.
    You will discover how John determined which soil ammenedment he added to his garden that made a huge difference in yield.
    You will learn some of John's "Best Practices" that allow him to grow his vegetables closer to their genetic potential and taste better, produce more and contain more nutrition.
    You discover the specific soil amendments with John adds to his garden to build the soil in his organic garden.
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  • @rickswift3990
    @rickswift3990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    I'm 74 my first gardening experience was when I was 6 I grew some carrots and pumpkins dad had a farm. I've worked in the wholesale nursery industry 30 years worked on farms and I have a Certificate of Applied Science in the Horticulture and being gardening ever since my first in devas that I spoke about earlier. That keeps me fit and young I'm still open to learning anything new that I can only a fool thinks they do not have to learn new things in their field and I also enjoy learning

    • @CarolReidCA
      @CarolReidCA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I've been gardening for about 50 years myself. It doesn't seen like it's been that long. Always learning something new!

    • @keewee0125
      @keewee0125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Rick, I love your enthusiasm for learning, especially as we age. I am 63, and sometimes I can feel societal pressures on aging, learning and usefulness. With the mind-set that abilities and talents can be developed, every place we go becomes our school, and every person we meet becomes our teacher. You Tube has become a great teacher for gardening and more. I just love "Growing Your Greens" videos!

    • @liahfox5840
      @liahfox5840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Scripture talks a lot about the hunger to learn. In many passages. Basically GOD loves it!

    • @pammyb6219
      @pammyb6219 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What do you use to keep the critters away?

  • @casseyjohnson5684
    @casseyjohnson5684 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My boyfriend is completely organic and wants to eat all this healthy stuff. I, on the other hand, am learning to cook “other things” so I didn’t have to eat what he was cooking. (Please never tell him that), while I am learning, I see a complete difference in me when I eat my “shit / processed” food vs. what he cooks. Our thing started when I planted some garlic in some pots we were doing Palm trees in. He took it all to a whole other level and now we have a complete indoor oasis for all the stuff he has bought, which is all organic nutritious fruits, vegetables and herbs. I don’t know if I can post pictures here but he has spent thousands of dollars on a variety of fruits and vegetables, soils, and all the other stuff that needs to be added to the soil, and follows your channel closely. I, again, am very “UNknowledgeable, to what he was doing and what I was doing to my plants. If they grew in water, I could grow it. If it didn’t need to be watered, I could grow it. While what he is doing is a lot of work, and a lot of money, I am so very excited for this next chapter of our lives. Just watching plants pop through soil is exciting but knowing it is going to be for our health benefits helps me so much more. Now when I go to the store, I am very conscious of what I buy. I love you and your channel. You are the “Crocodile Hunter” of the garden life!!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!! It really hits home!!!!

  • @Begining2013
    @Begining2013 8 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    In such a confused, stressed, negative world right now, your positivity and encouragement is even more refreshing. Thank you for all the knowledge you share, John.

    • @jonslg240
      @jonslg240 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah this guy is SUCH A GREAT GUY. He lies and misleads people. He never gives good advice.
      *The only advice he ever gives is advising you to buy the products he's getting paid to sell.*

    • @overtonesnteatime198
      @overtonesnteatime198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      How Bout now?

    • @HolgerDanske874
      @HolgerDanske874 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      shut up

    • @erwina4738
      @erwina4738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@overtonesnteatime198 How about now with Russia invading Ukraine?

    • @BoycottYoutube
      @BoycottYoutube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You spoke too soon. Today's world is completely insane. Good to have our gardens to keep us sane.

  • @chuck1prillaman
    @chuck1prillaman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Food banks are a great place to donate overproduction of produce. Also, if you know any elderly, they often lack the money to buy high quality vegetables.

    • @exotic9022
      @exotic9022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      chuck1prillaman it depends on how successful they were not all elderly weren’t successful infarction most were successful. Just saying

    • @pdxnoah
      @pdxnoah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      None of the food banks around here will accept home-grown fruits and vegetables. There are just too many things that can go wrong with it versus a commercial grown fruits and veg.

    • @daveyboy8907
      @daveyboy8907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@pdxnoah stop watching tv

    • @07negative56
      @07negative56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No shit!

    • @rujikin
      @rujikin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@daveyboy8907 Welcome to the world of Lawsuits. Dairy farmers cannot even sell milk because its not processed.

  • @RaymondRAYCE
    @RaymondRAYCE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This guy... keeping me entertained and well educated through this COVID era as my wife and I are growing our first raised planter garden.

    • @lilspittin313
      @lilspittin313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Worm power!! xD

    • @tbillyjoeroth
      @tbillyjoeroth 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When COVID ended many people got back to life. Gardening is now on the back burner again. The garden centers don't have a fraction of the variety of veg they had 3-4 years ago.

  • @patrickfuller3348
    @patrickfuller3348 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John, just wanted to say your the man. Moved out to Vegas a year ago, and thanks to you video's i am growing some amazing peppers. I started basic just trying to put plants in "Miracle Crap" but then started viewing your videos and started changing my soil completely with all you advise. All i can say is plants i put in with soil you suggest that were planted months after the originals are FAR out producing what i put in originally, it's November and i am getting TONS of peppers still. Keep up making great video's and thanks for everything you do.

  • @opalbarker6280
    @opalbarker6280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I enjoyed this video. Thanks for the information on the OGS worm castings. When I have an abundant pepper crop I freeze the excess. Very good in stews, tomato sauces, stir-fries. All I do is wash, seed, and chop them. Put into quart-sized freezer bags, then put the smaller bags into gallon-size freezer bags, remove excess air, and free. They thaw very quickly.

  • @harrisonlovett4177
    @harrisonlovett4177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I just found your page and youve quickly become my favorite youtube gardener

  • @KingCutty704
    @KingCutty704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +734

    Skip to @8:00 for the tips you're welcome ☺️

    • @jonslg240
      @jonslg240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      *his tip is buy the product he's getting paid to try and sell you.*
      *Like always, he never has any good advice, he's just trying to plug the product he's getting paid for.*

    • @skilletpan5674
      @skilletpan5674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@jonslg240 He needs to pay for his weed habit some how.

    • @sp9304
      @sp9304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TRU 2 HIM thank you

    • @skbhopps
      @skbhopps 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@skilletpan5674 i am sure he grows his own...they were behind him in the beginning

    • @suedi-annhamilton6032
      @suedi-annhamilton6032 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @magicclover6437
    @magicclover6437 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I like the way John is always so passionate and enthusiastic in each and every video. The only way you can get peppers fully ripe and packed with anti-oxidants is by growing your own! I really doubt that store-bought peppers are harvested at the right time...

  • @bens4295
    @bens4295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I like your style man. Your Cannibis cultivation must be next level.

    • @riverside321
      @riverside321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He doesn't far as can know but he could no doubt

    • @tanyasteers4802
      @tanyasteers4802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@riverside321 he has his hand in it and there's a video

    • @randymarsh6253
      @randymarsh6253 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riverside321 at 0:22 he’s got weed growing behind him. He points at it.

    • @Wreakmayhem
      @Wreakmayhem ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@randymarsh6253looks like weed but its 11 leaf cluster...and parallel not radial. I'm thinking bamboo?

    • @GreatestEver-f6g
      @GreatestEver-f6g ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is

  • @rosewood513
    @rosewood513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John I love your videos and I learned some things from you. You are truly never too old to learn. I have been gardening since before your mamma and pappa got married. :) I try new things all the time. You taught me about Jerusalem artichokes now they are growing in three large beds. I even have 7 pots full on my sunny patio. I was a Master Gardener for almost 10 years but I am never too proud to listen to anyone if it means growing better. Thanks for all your videos.

  • @Michaelangelodesign
    @Michaelangelodesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like the aspirin addition. We also use washing powder to eliminate many pests including snails and slugs. Dilute the powder in water and spray on the plants or around them.

  • @otcgunars
    @otcgunars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Very cool. Just got into keto 10 months ago, lost 100 lbs, 59 and enjoying good food for first time in my life. Our garden has more significance now, as we are eating real food daily, no chemicals, all nutrients... thank you, we'll be using your info.

  • @Rootedandreaching
    @Rootedandreaching 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    U rock because you educate, you are transparent and you are a continual example of what we should all be. Thank you so much.

  • @bbyjcky1
    @bbyjcky1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My goodness thats one hell of a garden

  • @prettypothos4me290
    @prettypothos4me290 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hi John, getting back into gardening now that I retired and I enjoy your videos. There is so much I never knew!

  • @nikkisawyer7792
    @nikkisawyer7792 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Wow! This is awesome. Never thought you could have that many peppers on plants. Well done. 😊

  • @smb123211
    @smb123211 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is such an important video. I wish everyone who complains that they only get 3-4 peppers / plant would watch. Glad you omitted the pruning. Several studies have demonstrated that pinching buds, etc result in a decreased fruit volume. Nothing beats good soil, good feed and good weather. If you live in a warm or moderately warm section as I do (TN) cutting the plant by 1/3 in late July will certainly increase fruit production.

  • @pickyLG
    @pickyLG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who else are watching this awesome and didactic video of this handsome gardener. I really appreciate how he elaborates everything🥳💫👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Avner-Avdav-Inner-Light
    @Avner-Avdav-Inner-Light 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    my mouth is literally watering from seeing those peppers.
    :D

  • @ProtectiveDiet
    @ProtectiveDiet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John, I’m so excited about these special worm castings. Everything’s planted at my Southwestern Utah plant-based homestead along with them this year. I ordered them from your friends in CA over the winter and couldn’t wait to use them! I’ll keep you posted on my garden epic yields. I have high hopes for a massive harvest. Big Thanks for testing and sharing your garden winners! You are assisting many! ❤️- Julie Marie

    • @ProtectiveDiet
      @ProtectiveDiet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should come shoot a video at our plant-based homestead this summer and stay for a Protective dinner. - Julie & Jerry Christensen in Dammeron Valley Utah (St. George). Thanks for all your awesome tips and guidance!

  • @ragefarmer3553
    @ragefarmer3553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    His garden is the greatest variety of hoarding I’ve ever seen.

    • @CarolReidCA
      @CarolReidCA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Healthiest too!

    • @estherstone4860
      @estherstone4860 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s not hoarding if you grew it yourself.

  • @ideamaker
    @ideamaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Organic Solution Premium Worm Castings, got it, thanks a million! 😊

  • @angeladare113
    @angeladare113 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    love your videos and passion for growing and health John. I look forward to everything you bring us! Take good care.

  • @anthonypoole6901
    @anthonypoole6901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man I’ve watched several of your videos . I do like a lot of your techniques here. You’re in a different grow zone from me I think. The process of amendment though is more what I’m looking at than anything though. I’m consider staring my own little worm farm here in north Alabama . We have some red soil right here in this area. Gets really compacted and hard. So what I did to loosen that soil up was add cotton compost from the local Cotton gin. That made a difference as far as moisture retention and getting the soil to loosen up a bit. The next year I tilled that in and took some of the top layer off laid in chicken litter and put the top layer back on that. Everything in my garden last year was just phenomenal. Everyone else here by mid summer had dried up gardens I had big production all the way into November. I may not have to till this season . I don’t know yet it isn’t done raining around here yet.

  • @lasef247
    @lasef247 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    He is one cool guy... Where you growing the weed bro? I swear, my brother is going to live to at least a 100.

    • @VAMCVETS
      @VAMCVETS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Fesal He is growing that in a bedroom full of weed plants I bet lol 😂

  • @mrs.cookie5610
    @mrs.cookie5610 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm actually using worm castings for the first time and my elevated raised bed garden is ridiculously full, luscious and the vegetables are growing bigger and better than my neighbors big ground garden.

  • @honda-s2k
    @honda-s2k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Always the best. This guy is the best. Learned so much from him already

  • @hlmannea
    @hlmannea 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your enthusiasm is contagious

  • @dixee6498
    @dixee6498 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for posting these videos and your gardens are always amazing. If more people in this world were like you there would be a lot less hunger. No excuses. Good work sir! 😀

  • @talapeanutbutter4250
    @talapeanutbutter4250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve never seen your videos before. I have subscribed! This is my first year in 20+ years of having a garden

  • @deneenksmith6001
    @deneenksmith6001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is good news to my ears, and that is something l noticed when I started growing my garden for my family, the fruits and veggies tastes soooh much better than the store bought stuff😋😳🤗

  • @ManilaLondon
    @ManilaLondon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my word.. this is amazing peppers that you grew.. i bet its really warm where you are.. i wish we have the same climate like yours unlike here in uk hardly to grow peppers

  • @marshwetland3808
    @marshwetland3808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Finally someone who appreciates and eats parsley as I do - tasty stuff, every day. Not a garnish.

  • @decibellone696
    @decibellone696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Las Vegas, it seems all I CAN grow is peppers, I don't mind because I love them, and it's fun. I watched a lot of vids about pruning and, overwintering your pepper plants. I did that once and, the plant died. I have 6 cayenne pepper plants, 2 jalapeno, 1 banana, 3 bells, and 2 sweet... I have not pruned a one in 4 years - except for branches that die back. - every year I have more than I can eat - So I make salsa for my friends. lol.

  • @nicholaswiseguy2906
    @nicholaswiseguy2906 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've read a few articles claiming mulched leaves are actually a better choice then rock dust and actually have higher mineral counts on certain beneficial minerals then even certain rock dusts and in France they've been using only mulched leaves as a soil amendment for a very long time with great success, I can only speak of the great results I've had with mulched leaves and I definitely see a big difference in my garden since I've started implementing them into my vegetable gardens.

    • @tbillyjoeroth
      @tbillyjoeroth 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's also a video about a guy who made raised beds with 60% compost. His veg were horrible and so he had a soil analysis. Some things were off the charts and that's not a good thing. Balance is necessary.

  • @michaelrichardson2359
    @michaelrichardson2359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, I’ve never seen so many peppers on one single plant. All the other “ garden-youtubers”, I’ve been wasting time watching, don’t come close to your yield. I didn’t know pepper plants could produce so much fruit in one single plant! AMAZING!

  • @Dbee45
    @Dbee45 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I've been watching you since about May when I was invited to take part in a community garden. i knew it was way late to be just getting started so i was looking for some help. I figure this year would be just for fun and I'd get serious next year. Well following your advice I noticed way more results than i had anticipated...suddenly I was really serious. Thanks.

    • @smokeyog7347
      @smokeyog7347 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what was the advice bro? im actually looking at this for tips, growing mmj tho

    • @freetheweed1207
      @freetheweed1207 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mr. Gwood let it grow

  • @deborahkissinger9748
    @deborahkissinger9748 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want you to know I follow your advice. I don't know your name but our garden did great last year all due to premium worm castings . ......you are a rock star in our eyes . ....

  • @jadedeyesamuri
    @jadedeyesamuri 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    totally going to plant more peppers next year, they store so well when dried!

  • @cris33311
    @cris33311 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you can also increase production in your garden if you have bees (beehives) nearby for pollination ,and for peppers if you don't have bees nearby ,you can cross-pollinate the flowers with a small painting brush.

  • @aaroncole7736
    @aaroncole7736 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Rock on man, I really appreciate you sharing all these videos and explaining. It helps lots of people!

    • @jamieromar6168
      @jamieromar6168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is true. Im very new to gardening and he is very informative.

  • @momojarwan1641
    @momojarwan1641 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the middle east we stuff peppers with rice (brown/white) mixed with minced meat or other vegetables and healthier options and bake them in the oven. Shortly after you have some amazing tasting meal

  • @albertreed966
    @albertreed966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nothing like watchi g a commercial on worm castings on a rainy day.

  • @mitchs2148
    @mitchs2148 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your videos John. You have both quantity and quality just like your garden does. Thank you for not only the information I've learned from you but also the entertainment you have provided! Cheers!

  • @sleepy_onion4838
    @sleepy_onion4838 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Please John, please go to Organic Solutions and do a video tour! Knowing the process behind castings like that would be incredible!!

    • @kimyeelee2121
      @kimyeelee2121 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just want to see his own garden,and not yak yak in front of someone else plant.
      Why he got time from You Tube to sell fertilizers for free?

    • @rosesareredvioletsareblue3881
      @rosesareredvioletsareblue3881 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sleep y_O nion good job

    • @kristenoberhauser8228
      @kristenoberhauser8228 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want a tour too

  • @PaddyNinja
    @PaddyNinja 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The better quality the plant the greater quantity of nutrition, the less of em you need to eat to get your quota of nutrition, well said John. I guess that's the whole point of these videos. Hey maybe you could do a video of you and your significant other making your pepper based soup. That would be a real treat brother. Many thanks for all your hard work John, you make look easy. Liked n shared! 👍🌹

  • @neduardoc
    @neduardoc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I do have my own worm farm, its very easy for me. I have five kids and they love bananas and I'm Colombian so we drink a lot of coffee at home and we love eggs so I feed my worms lots of banana peels and coffee grounds and ground up egg shells. make sure to rinse your egg shells right away and let them dry very good than you can put them in a food processor. These 3 ingredients are key for a healthy garden even if you did not have the worm farm.

    • @lynettehuckaby1345
      @lynettehuckaby1345 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How do you keep slugs, at night time, from eating the pepper leaves?

    • @bhammer3272
      @bhammer3272 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Salt

    • @vanessaroyo4413
      @vanessaroyo4413 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spray around with vinegar !

    • @sandisloan7003
      @sandisloan7003 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      DailyOrganics i

    • @michiko6114
      @michiko6114 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lynette Huckaby i use rice hulls or coconut fiber as mulch to keep slugs at bay. Also, avoid watering your garden in the afternoon or at nighttime because they like moist areas.

  • @StarFlower99654
    @StarFlower99654 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi John. I began watching you 7ish years ago then missed the last 3-4 years and have come back. I cant believe how much it has matured. I will have to watch the recent garden tour video to compare. I remember when you had just planted the pomegranate tree and put in additional beds in the front along with laying down aisle pavers. It looks great. I really have some work to do on my garden.

  • @beentheredonethat3918
    @beentheredonethat3918 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are the Pepper King man....hands down. Ive been growing Peppers for a few years...and they seem to be finicky.You got it down to an art bb.Way to go..12 or 14 peppers per plant ?
    Are yuo kidding me ?
    TY so much for your information.The proof is right there behind you omg.You are the Pepper King
    .

  • @ForgingFreedomTV
    @ForgingFreedomTV 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    QUESTION: What variety are those peppers? Thanks for taking the time to make the video

    • @monlee69
      @monlee69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think they’re called Rosy red? Not too sure

  • @2075vj
    @2075vj ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve learned so much from you over the years. I have now relocated from Pennsylvania to Florida and I have to relearn what grows Bess here. I’m in zone 10 a. Thanks for sharing. I just planted some red peppers. Can’t wait for them to come in one of my favorites. Happy growing ! 🪴🍃

  • @simjamblerussell6609
    @simjamblerussell6609 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YAY! OGS then it is. More than the thousand thumbs up!! Can't wait.

  • @joanbreen8561
    @joanbreen8561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video I bought the worm casting from organic solutions and used it in my jiffy starting soil, planted in starter pots Sunday the 21st my marigolds, tomatoes and peppers germinated on the 24th I was both pleased and shocked thanks for sharing the information.

  • @feliciacerisano2428
    @feliciacerisano2428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your style so much for lack of better words. Wish I had you in my garden to help me out. Appreciating all the great honest advice and knowledge. My first year growing , looking forward to looking at more vids from you … wishing you all the best !

  • @blackmoney986
    @blackmoney986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful pepper plants. Beautiful yield

  • @dkulikowski
    @dkulikowski 8 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    If one cannot afford to BUY worm castings, please think about doing you own worm farms. It is easy. Using your own worm castings is very beneficial to our soil. I believe that FRESH, NOT DRIED worm castings has the most benefits to our soil. I have no proof of my statement. I am a BACKYARD gardener on a low budget. I do believe natural is the best way to go, if possible.

    • @jadedeyesamuri
      @jadedeyesamuri 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LARK'S GARDENS I'm lucky enough to have enough space to pile 20' by 10' of ground leafs 3' high over winter and get fresh worm castings in the summer and I can confirm that even packing every square inch of dirt with plants I have never had any problems with anything lacking in my soil.

    • @jonathanschadenfreude9603
      @jonathanschadenfreude9603 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Even if you can afford to buy your own castings, do your home,gardens and the environment a favor and make your own worm bins as larks has suggested, ten times better castings than store bought if you provide good forage for your worms they in turn will provide top shelf castings, Get creative and give them kiten ....like shrimp shells, variable goodies ensure a wonderful outcome! Do your research on what to feed and not to feed though, dont wanna kill em.

    • @jadedeyesamuri
      @jadedeyesamuri 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I wouldn't tell anyone if you feed your worms a kitten

    • @jonathanschadenfreude9603
      @jonathanschadenfreude9603 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      nathan kiten is what the shells of shrimp are made of, not kittens you stoner! lmao!

    • @jadedeyesamuri
      @jadedeyesamuri 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He he ;p

  • @karengoodard9466
    @karengoodard9466 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Denis from Canada cool vid in 2016 peppers red and now growing for survival cheers stay safe

  • @CindyCharlebois
    @CindyCharlebois 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is incredibly impressive! Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely trying the worm castings on my garden next summer!

  • @latranquilagr28
    @latranquilagr28 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my John the garden has blossomed so much since i last warched a video

  • @sherrynalder1359
    @sherrynalder1359 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another awesome video John! Thank you!

  • @JasonOfTGA
    @JasonOfTGA 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your passion is so amazing I'm Convinced already... Not a lot of worm casting available here, but definitely can look at starting a worm farm.

  • @juliemote1885
    @juliemote1885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you add worm casting after your plants are already fruiting? I just started gardening so I am a newbie

  • @brandasar7913
    @brandasar7913 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    John don’t change anything, I Enjoy all your videos.. your charismatic, you make your videos fun.. thank you.. nice garden by the way.,

  • @Blitzbogen
    @Blitzbogen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What i cant understand is how he manages to keep all the slugs etc away? Stunning results btw

    • @christianwalker4446
      @christianwalker4446 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blitze slugs in ur garden could be a sign of non healthy dirt...

    • @paddy6358
      @paddy6358 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Curious to know more, why is that?

    • @innerhollow6924
      @innerhollow6924 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Blitze use beer in a cup itll attracted and kill slugs

    • @bobsanchez4906
      @bobsanchez4906 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. Beer attracts and kills them.

    • @alanair7019
      @alanair7019 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innerhollow6924 that is a nice way to go.😍

  • @MelodiasHomeandGardens
    @MelodiasHomeandGardens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi John... just beginning my journey... really appreciate this video!

  • @sakesama1
    @sakesama1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    John,
    I need your help, I Love Peppers/ Tomatoes, Herbs & Rocket Lettuce. & Zucchini, Tomatillos, Italian Pepperoncini , Basically Italian & Mexican Veggies & Herbs.
    I used to live in Reno Nevada, HOT HIGH DESERT Right on the valley floor, NEVER HAD A PROBLEM, I would buy good Garden Soil and all the stuff from Home depot. HAD TONS of stuff through the growing season, and I started everything inside to get a jump on the harvest.
    My Grandparents Did the same thing,Grew the same stuff with NO Problem. they lived Sacramento California, HOT STICKY & HUMID, NOTHING worse than sleeping in damp humid Bed sheets!
    OK so now I am living in the Philippines, 1/2 year it is HOTTER than Hell, and 1/2 Year it is Rainy season, Our Version of winter.
    Here is what I have; 2 Raised Growing beds 3 feet tall, 1 foot Gravel on the bottom, Garden screen on that, 2 &1/2 feet or RICH BLACK garden soil. I even had it tested at the Philippine Agriculture Dept and got the thumbs up that is was good to go !
    So I trans plant my seedlings in there and in about 4 to 5 days they are all Dead! Each plant was over a foot tall, I have talked to everybody. to much sun, to much Rain, needs more fertilizer, not enough fertilizer no-one here knows shit! Except for some strange reason it all grows in the Mountains ! Well I live here, on the flats and NOT in the Mountains. IT just doesn't make sense ?
    You have lived in similar conditions so I thought I would ask you. Should I grow under a sun screen, then what about the rainy season ? Cover it with Visqueen ? IT is hotter that Balls here 99.9% of the time every day, the Humidity is not to bad with the sea breeze and all, I mean it is a Paradise here , you should be able to grow anything you want here, and all I am doing is burning through seeds !
    I have tried to be short & to the Point, and at the same time give you enough information on the situation that maybe you can help me figure this out! I would deeply appreciate your help!
    Regards
    Rob~

    • @johnchaffin5494
      @johnchaffin5494 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm wondering if the gravel and screen is the problem. Worms and stuff can't get past the screen and drainage is to effective? To much air in root system.? But I haven't ever done a raised bed.

  • @meganfox8729
    @meganfox8729 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm ever so glad I found this channel

  • @onebigkahuna69
    @onebigkahuna69 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What makes one worm casting better than the other and can you reproduce this with your own worm castings.?

  • @21kpatriot
    @21kpatriot 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW!! That's some pretty incredible growth!

  • @1voluntaryist
    @1voluntaryist 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am planning to begin organic container gardening after a decade off. I will use John's soil mix, but not his drip system. I am upscaling the wick system used for house plants. A 5 gal. reservoir (bottom), wick thru the lid and bottom of the top 5 gal bucket. This should solve the watering problem with no moving parts and seldom need refilling. One could leave it for weeks. I'm adding air pruning. After months of research I can' think a better, cheaper way to grow veggies. (The buckets are free)

  • @vickyembrey1783
    @vickyembrey1783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG, I LOVE YOUR GARDEN, I NEED YOUR GREEN THUMBS IN MY BACKYARD, I dont have green thumbs and fingers..thankyou so much for sharing this important information.

  • @dieterditrich7520
    @dieterditrich7520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Incredible peppers, wish I had your climate, imprisoned in a Star Dome by Old Man Winter.

  • @gwendolenmccloud8771
    @gwendolenmccloud8771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Okay, this looks FABULOUS!!!! You have a new subscriber!!! Love your personality!!

  • @Dabigez829
    @Dabigez829 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John, sounds like a good idea for ya to keep a journal of your garden and what goes into your soil over the years. Have you ever thought about getting it tested?

  • @hiteshk8758
    @hiteshk8758 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the amount of greens you have in the garden. Keep purifying the world every plant and tree counts.👍

  • @AxCxfortheWin
    @AxCxfortheWin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like your long videos John! Don't listen to the haters!

  • @sarabey1368
    @sarabey1368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ordered the castings online. I had the best peppers! They were large and healthy. My plants were also loaded. Thank you for the advice!

    • @joy3631
      @joy3631 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Consider making a worm bin. I keep mine inside it's really easy and inexpensive. There are a ton of videos and the pay off is worth it

  • @MoosaIslamic
    @MoosaIslamic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Summary:
    Ready garden soil with Wood chip compost and use Upgraded Worm castings of: Rock dust, biochar, kelp meal, humates, grains, kitens.

  • @juliebailey-todd6243
    @juliebailey-todd6243 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Peppers, John, Your enthusiasm is wonderful.

  • @MsAngel7268
    @MsAngel7268 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Loving your videos, John! I love your energy and excitement about your garden the most, it inspires me. Thank you so much! :)

  • @TravisFont
    @TravisFont 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds like you passed a new tier in your gardening this year. Kudos!

  • @u.s.highschooltennisassoci1313
    @u.s.highschooltennisassoci1313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John, have you done a video on plant spacing? Most recommendations I've seen for peppers suggest 24" between plants and 30"-36" between rows. You look like you have a closely planted pepper patch here, but you're getting great results, despite what looks like decreased sunlight for some of the plants, or the lower, interior parts of the plants. How far apart do you space your bell peppers? Thanks in advance. Please consider that a question like this on TH-cam often generates a bunch of conflicting opinion posts. I'd appreciate reading why you chose to space your plants the way you do.

    • @barneysantos5881
      @barneysantos5881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He said 12 inches.

    • @cherylanon5791
      @cherylanon5791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@barneysantos5881 wow that's wierd, since some pepper plants are larger & fuller than others, I would think that different varieties would need different spacing to allow them to reach full growth potential.

    • @barneysantos5881
      @barneysantos5881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cherylanon5791 I cannot disagree. You’re right.

  • @ivkopejovic4875
    @ivkopejovic4875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your passion and your peppers. Thank you so much.

  • @jonathanschadenfreude9603
    @jonathanschadenfreude9603 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I still say i wanna see what kohler can do with some cannabis plants man!

  • @suemaden2418
    @suemaden2418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love roasted Red Peppers. You should try that and put them in Garlic and Olive Oil. Wonderful.

  • @yomamaluvsu1
    @yomamaluvsu1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW I love the results.

  • @ahouseinthedesert2737
    @ahouseinthedesert2737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So we're they pruned or not?!

  • @ako5bcv
    @ako5bcv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If it’s all organic your a top man 👌

  • @kayrose4398
    @kayrose4398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff. Love learning about worm casting. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lindaauerbach1662
    @lindaauerbach1662 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You should tell us name of pepper.

  • @carneson123
    @carneson123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do not have a green thumb but I have 2 tomato plants going now so I'm going to get that work casting. Thanks John

  • @sn232
    @sn232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you still use the OGS and how much do you apply around each plants each year? Do you do this before you plant, mid season, etc?

  • @jessejamesb
    @jessejamesb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    11 minutes, John. 11 minutes to get to the point. Can you please just cut to the point man? This video could be 5 minutes. 2 with good editing. Your content is good. There's lots to learn but if you're going to put out content as often as you do, you gotta cut the time down. I don't mean to be harsh man, just some advice.

    • @sweetsavage17
      @sweetsavage17 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      jessejamesb this is true. I love the long story but sometimes don't have extra 30 minutes. Do all important info up front then fallow up with the random talking so people who don't have the time can get the important info and when we do have the time we can enjoy the whole video. Love your content.

    • @Irotten
      @Irotten 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Ha! I was skipping ahead too. I have not watched his videos but not bad. Think he is stoned? ;-) Have not used worm castings yet. Would need to find a good source that would not break the bank. I have a 150x100 foot space to plant.

    • @democolor42
      @democolor42 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I am very busy person too, but Oh, whatever John does I feel grateful, his videos are blessings for my learning, even if they are longer for the others, I found fun to watch

    • @shale1757
      @shale1757 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      jessejamesb I watch his videos while cooking or cleaning the house

    • @jimmyhoneycutt1
      @jimmyhoneycutt1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's that California herb he's smoking

  • @bis4ify
    @bis4ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey John! What a surprise! I bought my juicer from you.

  • @MervinBritoe
    @MervinBritoe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    8:05 thank me later

    • @JOSEPH-vs2gc
      @JOSEPH-vs2gc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yer an impatient asshole..

    • @JOSEPH-vs2gc
      @JOSEPH-vs2gc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Proverbs 31 yes, cause corono-virus lockdown has kept you sooo busy you just had to skip didn't ya?

    • @JOSEPH-vs2gc
      @JOSEPH-vs2gc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@Proverbs 31 Not bitter, considering how you don't have enough patience to listen to the first 8 minutes, where he ACTUALLY Says useful things. Your electronics infused brain needs to chill out and watch the whole thing mr. Cliff notes.

    • @flyhigh9944
      @flyhigh9944 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mervin Britoe thanks so much!

    • @drive-byguitarlessons1858
      @drive-byguitarlessons1858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish I had seen this

  • @Angie-ci1lp
    @Angie-ci1lp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My bell pepper skins were thin😳 so you’re saying leave it on the vine longer……… got it🙋🏾‍♀️ Thank you!

  • @FASTBACKKAT
    @FASTBACKKAT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    worm poop, lol beautiful garden..

  • @mayanedenroatanhn7753
    @mayanedenroatanhn7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your garden how it looks'
    Thank for share'