Can You Grow Food In 100+ Degree Heat? (Summer Garden Tour)

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  • Ever wondered if you can grow food in the scorching heat of summer? Join us as we explore my thriving summer garden and share tips on how to keep your plants happy and productive even when temperatures soar above 100°F!
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  • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
    @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Need help with your garden? Meet With Me One on One: calendly.com/petrinahomegrownflorida/gardenconsultation

    • @inatroyer8897
      @inatroyer8897 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Time to pick those tomatoes...

  • @Homesteadinginthehoa
    @Homesteadinginthehoa 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    My garden is growing every day. I have Everglades tomato that is full of blooms (and lots of tomatoes too), Cherokee Purple tomato with its first two blooms, bell peppers, hot peppers, zucchini, sweet potatoes, cucumbers (full of bugs, I just cut it all the way back), Cranberry Hibiscus, rosemary, basil, lemon, grape, bananas, cowpeas, okra, and more. Btw, I talk to my plants. 😂 People may think I’m crazy, but I see a huge difference in just a day or two.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I do too! Usually it’s kind words but sometimes it’s threats 🤣

    • @Homesteadinginthehoa
      @Homesteadinginthehoa 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Haha, I’ve been known to express a little anger here and there too. 😂

  • @jaytoney3007
    @jaytoney3007 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    The heat is on! 102F heat index today, and it is going to get hotter. Everything is doing great, my fruit trees, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, summer squash, melons, pole beans, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Surprisingly, they are still flowering and setting fruit in the heat. In two weeks, I start my fall garden with planting a second crop of potatoes. I've already weeded out the raised bed to get it ready. My Sugar Baby watermelon aren't as productive as I hoped for, but the cantaloupe are going crazy. Fungi is bad in north central Alabama. To prevent fungi infestation, I spray every ten days with Immunox. Next year, I'll switch to Copper, then alternate. So far, my garden is completely free of fungi. My peppers are slow this year, but I've taken four harvests. After the peak summer heat passes, they will produce crazy fast. I just added five hens to my garden.

  • @truthseeker9688
    @truthseeker9688 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Okra, eggplant, sweet potatoes, field peas, true yams, basil, parsley, sage, ginger. I am so envious of all the space you have.

  • @patriciatinkey2677
    @patriciatinkey2677 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Everglades Tomatoes have lasted through the summer for me in South Florida! Since they are native to this state, that may not surprise people, but there are a couple of tricks that help. #1 Initially, plant your seedlings down in a hole with good drainage, about 6 inches below ground level. #2 After there is 6" above the ground, fill in that hole with good dirt. #3 Some dappled shade in the middle of the day is a big help. Good Luck! I have given out many Everglades Tomato Seedlings around my neighborhood. Spread the word of your good results. PS- they will self reseed, usually where you don't want them to be! Just transplant.😊

  • @doinacampean9132
    @doinacampean9132 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    You could also put some mulberries in the freezer, and then eat them like frozen candy.

  • @user-hz7kv6js6l
    @user-hz7kv6js6l 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Yes, ginger is a summer crop. Its tropical and loves the heat and humidity. You can freeze ginger, dehydrate it to make ginger spice, ginger tea, ginger candy oh and ginger ale. My summer harvest has been, bananas, watermelon, papayas, pineapples soon. Lots of long beans, french sorrell, red onions, garlic, peppers, ginger and herbs. I have 3 huge Jamaican Sorrell bushes growing and lots of sweet potatoes. I have a lemon meyers tree, lime tree and collamondi orange tree, some tomato plants and eggplants, I'm using this summer to work around my garden I just put in a rain barrel and pulling weeds our Florida crab grass. Propgating herbs, growing my flower and aloe beds and planting new seedlings for succession sowing. I'm dehyrating lots of herbs to make spices. Each growing season gets better. Keeping up on my garden is much easier for me to handle doing small daily tasks in the evening rather than letting my garden get out of control during the summer months. How old is your Avacado tree? Happy Gardening.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s amazing. It sounds beautiful. Great job! My avocado is 3 years old, I think. It’s a grafted tree.

    • @user-zn5pm2eu2u
      @user-zn5pm2eu2u 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Ginger grows during warm months then tops get brown during fall /winter and that’s when you harvest the ginger. You can also leave it and it will keep producing. Try grating it, put in ice cubes tray, freeze, then ziplock bags. Make ginger tea, candy, put in smoothies it’s an anti inflammatory with pineapple. Tumeric and greens. You can try it with the mulberry smoothies.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@user-zn5pm2eu2uI’m definitely going to try adding to the smoothies. Thanks for the tip

  • @Mirkwoodsqueen
    @Mirkwoodsqueen 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    We moved to Citrus County last Oct 31. I brought plants with me. Papaya, Banana, Lemon grass, Rosemary, tomatoes, basil, peppers 3 kinds, thyme, 2 kinds of Oregano, Cardamum, Moringa, loads of flowers, and Chaya. I am having to learn this yard. My old one had Papaya, Banana, Peaches, Moringa, Chaya, Casava, Passionfruit, Blackberries, Raspberries, Beans, Peas, Okra, Eggplant, Loads more in a much smaller yard. However I am dealing with a yard that has about 20 yrs of round up in soil. So Raised beds and Pots. SMH IDK what people think... Anyway Being very careful what I put in and where.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s tough but I think you can shape that soil up with some love and care

  • @MarlenesHomeandGarden
    @MarlenesHomeandGarden 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great garden tour. So cute hearing the baby bird in the background.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I know! I think that’s the cardinal babies. We love watching the parents in the garden.

  • @dedefoutch6827
    @dedefoutch6827 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Rookie gardner in southern half of Tx, (S.A.) planted Cucumber (they're weird looking & round & small), Watermelon with lots of flowers & 2 fruit so far), red Peppers with 4 fruit, Blackberry bush that gave 5 pieces😂 so far, radish, cilantro & chives... i love your channel, Thank you for inspiration! So glad I found Ya!

  • @jamesdewart1772
    @jamesdewart1772 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    You are correct with turmeric and ginger. No sight for a good part of the year, then overnight they all get the message to grow.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for the confirmation. Now it all makes sense.

    • @marytanner6718
      @marytanner6718 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yup. I always think winter killed them and then the last week of May they all come up.

  • @wilmalongman6491
    @wilmalongman6491 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I live beachside near Daytona Beach. My Thai Basil and Thai bird peppers love the heat and are profuse producers that require little care in or out of containers.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s awesome! Congrats

    • @patriciatinkey2677
      @patriciatinkey2677 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm not familiar with Thai Bird Peppers...can you tell a bit about them?

    • @wilmalongman6491
      @wilmalongman6491 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@patriciatinkey2677 Hi Patricia--Thai bird peppers are small (approx. 1" long), VERY HOT peppers that were originally brought to Thailand from Portugal in the 1500s. They are a staple in Thai curries and other spicy Asian dishes. They can be harvested when they are green, but I prefer them bright red and fully ripe. Because their flavor is different from SW or Mexican chilis, I do not use them to make salsa, or in Southwestern or Mexican recipes. If you find fresh Thai Bird peppers in an Asian market, you can use their seeds to start a plant. Alternatively, several Etsy websites sell the seeds. My plant is in a large pot, it is over 2 years old, it loves the Florida sun and water, and it produces year-round.

  • @bowtielife
    @bowtielife 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Ginger always takes a very long time to get started for me in Destin. Turmeric is nearly twice as long. This year my Turmeric is catching up to the ginger fast! Everglades is always a Rockstar for me as well.

  • @NanaTrece9444
    @NanaTrece9444 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Have my first cantaloupe growing, I'm so excited. I grow tomatoes in partial shade this time of year and they do ok.

  • @jholcomb9532
    @jholcomb9532 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Love your garden! You have packed a lot in! Plants that are doing well for me in the heat: Black eyed peas (prolific!), cherry tomatoes (in partial shade), Tromboncino squash, onions, turmeric, rosemary, Datil peppers, cubanelle peppers, Jimmy Nardello peppers, sweet potatoes. Green beans are about done. I go out early in the morning to check on things.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes I do lol. I hate empty spaces. You garden sounds like it’s doing great

  • @sangitadesai7278
    @sangitadesai7278 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Ginger and turmeric yes plant them in March/April and harvest once’s the leaves drys out. I make a powder from my ginger, turmeric and a little black pepper and drink the tea every morning. It’s very good for arthritis.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I can’t wait to be able to do that. Thanks for the confirmation

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Ive been harvesting broccoli still in 100+ temps. Im shocked! I definitely thought it would have bolted by now!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Wow that’s incredible. Where are you located?

  • @homesweettrailer7565
    @homesweettrailer7565 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Knock on wood, my peppers, watermelon and sweet potatoes are all loving the heat. I'm looking forward to the fall so I can replant everything else. Hopefully we won't have an extended summer 🥵

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Oh man. I hope not. I’m looking forward to a short summer

  • @TheBabcocks
    @TheBabcocks 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Those cucumbers are great!

  • @ljanine81
    @ljanine81 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I'm in south FL and everything I've tried hasn't made it lol. So, I'll hold off until fall. I'm a first-time gardener so I learned the hard way.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Summers are tough here but fall and winter are where it’s at!

    • @patriciatinkey2677
      @patriciatinkey2677 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Hi, I'm in S FL, too. I can just about guarantee one thing that will grow! Get a bunch of organic green onions from the grocery store. Look at the bunches & get the one with the most roots on. Put them in water as soon as you get them home. Add some moisture holding dirt to where you want to plant, but having a bunch of sandy soil mixed in.( they don't want to sit in a puddle after being established.) Plant them where they will get about half a day of sun in summer. The angle of our S FL sun is more from the south in the winter, bit that's ok- more sun in winter is good. Water them every 3 days for 10 days. After that they should keep going for about 2 years! Best to just keep snipping off the oldest green shoots to use in salads, dips, egg dishes, etc. I haven't been out of green onions since I planted the first bunch 4 years ago.😊 They may give you seeds in the 2nd year, or some I had went 2 & a half. If you want some of the white part, they will usually regrow if you cut them off 2-3 inches above the ground. Only once a week watering needed after they settle in. Good luck! I call green onions the "Confidence Builder Plant". It was the first thing I grew except tomatoes.😊

  • @katezink3496
    @katezink3496 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    My sweet and poblano peppers and cannelli beans are still doing good. Hanging onto a couple of my tomato plants just waiting patiently for a few of the remaining fruit to blush even though they're (barely) still setting fruit. Everything else is just about toast and I'm grossed out with all the white flies. I guess I'm going to have to get used to it LOL Hate to see how bad the bugs and disease will get with all the rain we're now getting. I'm so envious you have all that space for your fruit trees. Thanks for another good video.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah I feel the same. Summer is basically bug and disease season

  • @carmenpadron302
    @carmenpadron302 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I grow bananas in the ground, and so maybe it is different than in pots, but I have never heard of cutting off the babies. I thought they benefited from each other. Maybe ask Jackleen, wildfloridian, she grows a lot of bananas

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, it’s only because it’s in a pot. Jacqueline has given me a lot of tips. She’s the banana queen!

  • @nadinesoldivieri1263
    @nadinesoldivieri1263 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I have a friend with a mulberry tree and they make mulberry pie and mulberry pancakes….

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Mulberry pancakes with mulberry syrup sounds amazing 🤤

  • @KK-FL
    @KK-FL 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Ginger & turmeric are definitely a “time of year thing”! Mine just started coming up a few weeks ago (NE FL).

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I learned that the hard way 😂

    • @KK-FL
      @KK-FL 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a haha it's ok. You'll have plenty for freeze drying!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@KK-FLgreat point!

  • @AmyRaeVee
    @AmyRaeVee 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I just tore out my everglade tomato. Up here in the Panhandle, I'm still learning from my move last year to the South. I was zone 4 for 30 years. New pests, new critters, thanks for sharing your info. I feel better about what I'm doing. I'll try to post a few videos on my channel about my own garden and what I just tore out and what's working out.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s a bit of an adjustment but you got this. The biggest difference is the timing, soil and pests but all are manageable.

  • @sandram938
    @sandram938 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Great inspiration! Thank you! I did the same thing with my ginger and turmeric. All of a sudden they wake up and start growing. And, I’ve got a lot of them 😂. I’m do get a nice harvest so I’ve been dehydrating them then grinding up and use in cooking, teas, golden milk (turmeric).

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I learned something new this season with them. Can’t wait to harvest them!

  • @user-hl4jk8ku6c
    @user-hl4jk8ku6c 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The disease hit my watermelon patch!I had to mixed hydrogen peroxide!Its works great Im getting new growth,on my crimson sweet.Im going to plant sugarbaby asap, because time wait for no one😂!🙏The Garden of Eden!!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I’m expecting disease on mine any day now since we have so much rain

  • @reneejmj
    @reneejmj 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ground cherries are the only plants that has consistently given us fruit during 100+ degree weather.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I love ground cherries. They reseed themselves every year

  • @jimjam36695
    @jimjam36695 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You could probably grow 3 or 4 muscadines along the fence over where your fruit trees are. They can also be grown in a large pot and spiraled up like an ice cream cone. Or even trained to loop around a tree. They don't have to be grown the way we typically see them.

  • @madgestewart5211
    @madgestewart5211 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I’m in the middle of Fl and I didn’t get many peppers this year either. Had a lot last year. I think it is “just a year.”

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s what I’m chalking it up to. Just a weird year.

  • @TheCrazeenana
    @TheCrazeenana 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I learned something about growing turmeric…I was growing it for 5 mo nothing happened. Watch a lady on you tube she was talking about planting the skin only with the nodules I unplanted all the turmeric cut all the nodules an planted them now it’s only been a couple weeks I have turmeric growing😂

  • @tammystoddard2830
    @tammystoddard2830 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I have Spanish lavender in the ground in full sun. Maybe repot yours with 1/2 sand 1/2 soil. I’ve never had luck in a pot.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I might have to try that variety. Mine is still hanging in there but not doing much.

  • @juliamccarthy4632
    @juliamccarthy4632 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    With squash, once they flower stop fertilizing with nitrogen and get a fertilizer that is higher potassium and phosphorous - hubby and I grow pumpkins in GA (zone 7b) for the last two years and use Farmers Secret Bloom feed

  • @kibibishaw1194
    @kibibishaw1194 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you!

  • @elsathal7359
    @elsathal7359 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thank you for sharing ✌🏽💖🤟🏽✨️🧚‍♂️

  • @bomon1996
    @bomon1996 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I started a garden this year in central Florida with an 4x8 foot bed and I planted san Marzano tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and sunflowers and they are taking off right now! I also tried peppers but I think I started them too late as they stopped growing when I transplanted them, and now I'm gonna put some long beans in their place and hopefully they will do well. thanks for the vid!

  • @marcfruchtman9473
    @marcfruchtman9473 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Supposedly you can get some plants to grow by using a shade cloth in high temps and hot sun (40% shade cloth is popular)..
    Thanks for the video!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, I’ve heard others have had success with shade cloth

  • @PorchGardeningWithPassion
    @PorchGardeningWithPassion 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Another excellent video!!it helped me feel better about transplanting my watermelons I have been growing indoors today 👊🏻🌻👊🏻

  • @user-hl4jk8ku6c
    @user-hl4jk8ku6c 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Yes, my green beans are not looking good!I had to plant the Thia long bean,are doing great😊.I need to buy sweet potatoes slips,kind of forgot to start them this year from a sweet potato 🤔.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I really like the Thai soldier beans. They love the heat

  • @LovePeacocks-um3dp
    @LovePeacocks-um3dp 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you for doing this video. I'm in new Port Richey and of course having the heat problem. From what I have read, I thought I was going to have to wait till September to plant again.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      There are some things that really love our heat. Give it a shot

  • @charleskeyessr4288
    @charleskeyessr4288 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video..... putting in sweet potatoes, watermelons and summer tomatoes this week.....

  • @cindyrogers4206
    @cindyrogers4206 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Use milk 8/1 ratio water . Spray at night or early morning

  • @user-jz7ny1qc6j
    @user-jz7ny1qc6j 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Everglades tomatoes are beasts. I just started some a few weeks ago only in probably 88-90 degree heat and high humidity here in Sarasota county, and I'm pretty sure I got 100 percent germination. Im already sold on them. Oh, and they're growing on my lanai in probably 75 percent shade so theyre not getting adequate sunlight, and they seem to not even care. Same with thai basil, seems to love the heat and humidity. Surprisingly though my chives and sage are fine. However, all this stuff is growing in containers so take these results with a grain of salt I guess

  • @eroggero
    @eroggero 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I put my Puerto Rican black beans seeds out last week, nothing has sprouted so we will see,my ginger and turmeric are doing great although the Ginger does have white spots on it not sure what’s going on there. If you get an abundance of either ginger or turmeric , you can always slice it up dehydrated and powder it for teas..

  • @marilynearl6887
    @marilynearl6887 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    My turmeric took a couple of months and the ginger just now sprouting now .

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They just pop up when they feel like it 🤣

  • @pongkoj2
    @pongkoj2 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    informative

  • @ellenconforti5693
    @ellenconforti5693 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Hi neighbor! I'm in Citrus County and my garden looks very similar to yours as far as what is still growing. But, i have bananas. I counted them and there are 41 total. They are also the dwarf cavendish. So looking forward to those. I'm always checking for that big purple bloom and then if i forget about it all of a sudden it is there. I never get to see it form. It does take about 18 months. This is my 3rd batch so far and they're very sweet. I did watch your video on the new Sugarbelle Oranges and i did buy one of those and it's doing really well. I saw on the Millennial Gardener he had found a cucumber called Merlin that I am anxious to try. I will plant them soon. They don't need pollinators and they only get female flowers so there should be lots of cucumbers. I am also storing away black beans. I'm on my second batch. I do have them under shade cloth so i will see how they work out underneath it. Hoping we get some rain soon.
    Your fruit trees are looking amazing. I planted the seeds inside the loquat fruit and had 25 trees. I gave a lot of them away. I already have 3 trees but i think i will find a spot and have a loquat section. I hate to let them die so i will find a spot for them.
    Looking forward to planting my fall garden and some cooler weather.
    Florida Gardener
    Zone 9a

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I’m looking forward to my banana and loquats too. Fingers crossed 🤞

    • @patriciatinkey2677
      @patriciatinkey2677 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Arrgh! Now I'm smacking myself on the forehead for not planting any of my Loquat seeds! Oops! Thanksfor mentioning this. I will next time 🤣🌱

    • @ellenconforti5693
      @ellenconforti5693 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If you don't see anything coming up right away, don't get discouraged as they take about a month to start to pop up. They're really easy to grow and they seem to grow very fast.

    • @ellenconforti5693
      @ellenconforti5693 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Petrina, just an FYI- Walmart has the Pro Mix, the compressed one that you used, for 13.48 ea. They're on sale. I bought one a couple of weeks ago and it was 17.99 so this is a good deal. They're going fast according to the wrbsite.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ellenconforti5693 ooh. Thanks so much. I go through that stuff fast

  • @marilynearl6887
    @marilynearl6887 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I use my mulberries in smoothies and in my oatmeal and with yogurt

  • @SouthernLatitudesFL
    @SouthernLatitudesFL 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm having a great watermelon year too. When do the vines die back? I never had them live into June.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Same here. Mine are usually dead by now.

  • @dannamichele
    @dannamichele 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Loved the complete tour!! How do you know which plants will do well inside the screened-in patio?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I mainly aim to keep plants that are sensitive to cold temperatures inside the patio to be able to move them easily during winter. Also the water from the pool does warm the air a bit for those sensitive plants

    • @dannamichele
      @dannamichele 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a oh ok, nice! Thank you!

  • @patriciatinkey2677
    @patriciatinkey2677 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice Sunflowers! How do you manage to get any seeds from them before the birds?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They take some but they always seem to leave me plenty. I guess I have polite birds in my area.

  • @juliagrit6290
    @juliagrit6290 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    When do you start seeds for fall/winter? Could you please do a video about that?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Absolutely. I usually start over August and September

    • @dcarter4939
      @dcarter4939 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Hi. New subscriber here. I'm so glad that I found your channel. I'm in central FL as well. This is my 3rd year gardening herbs, but I'm just getting serious and gardening with purpose. Lol, I have a follow-up question. Do you start your seeds in August/September, or transfer starts outside at that time? Thanks for all of your insights.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      that’s when I start my seeds. If you are starting from transplants, add a month

  • @yournewbestfriend8149
    @yournewbestfriend8149 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Can you talk about your larger trees/plants that you put right up against your house? Any concerns about the roots causing problems with the foundation or the branches/leaves/fruit messing with your paint?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I try to choose plants that have minimal root systems next to the house. Berries are usually fine. I also trim them to keep them small. Bigger fruits I place away from the house.

    • @yournewbestfriend8149
      @yournewbestfriend8149 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Good stuff. I have some blueberry and blackberry plants that I might put against the house. Thanks!

  • @cindywoods4645
    @cindywoods4645 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Do you think we can grow watermelon now in Spring Hill and if so what kind in a raised bed,, thank you thank you😊

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I would probably wait till August to try planting watermelons for a fall crop. Aim for smaller icebox melons since we never know what our winters look like. I have an Amazon store link in my video description with the raised beds I use in my garden.

    • @cindywoods4645
      @cindywoods4645 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a thank you

  • @lindapedersen-hylka7170
    @lindapedersen-hylka7170 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I've got sweet potatoes, red beans, lima beans, my lacinato kale is still producing. I moved my peppers to a more shaded spot in the garden & they are still producing a little. I planted peanuts for the first time, they seem to be doing great. My hot chili pepper plant is going on its second year, still producing, I'm about to plant some Puerto Rican black beans, just have to put together the trellis for it.
    I love seeing your garden, so many plants. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks again for sharing.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Your garden sounds awesome! Great job and thanks for watching

  • @Plantasyraices
    @Plantasyraices 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How did you start the Roselle? In seed trays or direct sowing?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I start mine in trays but they can also be direct sown.

  • @kathleensuitt4316
    @kathleensuitt4316 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What variety of Avocado and Mulberry trees are you growing? Planning to buy some at Green Dreams nursery soon.🙂

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I have a Day avacado and a Thai Dwarf Mulberry. I love both of these varieties

    • @kathleensuitt4316
      @kathleensuitt4316 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Thank you🙂

  • @WildernessgalM
    @WildernessgalM 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What variety of avocado & what growing zone are you in?
    Moschata squash are very much anti bug... Seminole, Tromboncino...
    You might also consider shading certain crops, for improved performance.
    I use to have a tropical garden in SOFLO circa 80's (moved away for a good many yrs). We are currebtly in the midwest, have gotten in triple digits, asparagus beans do outstanding... I'm able to grow lots of okra, & italian lettuces/romaine varities... hapoy gardening!
    Thanks : )

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s a Day Avocado and it’s amazing. We love it. I love the moschata squash varieties. I’m trying out 2 new varieties this fall 🤞

  • @TheCrazeenana
    @TheCrazeenana 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    my roselle’s are huge we had some wind it split one in half but it’s still growing on its side😂 question have you ever grown watermelon in the fall season? I just finished my first raised bed and now am growing water melon started the seeds in the beginning of the month.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I’ve never tried in fall. I mainly grow them in spring. But I would love to hear how a fall planting does for you

    • @user-hl4jk8ku6c
      @user-hl4jk8ku6c 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      You can still get a good harvest if you plant your watermelon late!Our summer here in Florida can last long !I do know that Crimson Sweet does well and Sugar baby!

  • @jamesdewart1772
    @jamesdewart1772 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I was wondering what if any fertilizer have you been using in the heat of Florida? Thanks it’s brutal.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Mostly just compost at this point. I try to avoid fertilizer during the summer since our rains end up just washing it away

  • @You_Can_Grow_Too
    @You_Can_Grow_Too 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You may have mentioned this, I don't recall..
    Are you growing Blue Turmeric? I am growing both orange and blue varieties, but the blue turmeric has that purple stripe going up the leaf. Thank you for your videos😄

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It’s actually black turmeric but it sounds similar to the blue

    • @You_Can_Grow_Too
      @You_Can_Grow_Too 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a That is interesting. It will also be interesting to see when you harvest it, if you will have nodulose roots on your turmeric. Both my blue turmeric plants had this. At the end of each root, it had an egg shape ball. From what I read, is called starch roots. Happy Gardening, and harvesting your turmeric, when the time times!😄

  • @hfrench789
    @hfrench789 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I had a great pepper harvest, but I ended up pulling them early because I have HORRID white fly problems here. I don't like the yellow sticky traps because inevitably the anoles get stuck on them and I have to perform a rescue with olive oil to get them unstuck. If anyone has any better ways to get RID of white fly, please let me know!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I’ve had them before. I usually have to spray them off with water every other day until the population decreases. I’ve seen other people use insecticidal soap sprays.

  • @carmenpadron302
    @carmenpadron302 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My mulberry only gave 3 fruits, it's big, I know I need to trim it. Can I do that at any time?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I usually aim for summer and winter to trim.

  • @libbysmithstudio
    @libbysmithstudio 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    My mint just bolted overnight. Didn't think it would. 🤦

  • @MichelleCobb-lp7pv
    @MichelleCobb-lp7pv 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    hello, growing bell pepper, poblano, and cubanelles. All doing well. Please tell me what has happened to my bells. at least 5-7 on this little bush. it was toppling over so I secured it and the peppers were kind of more in the sun. now some of them have a tan area on the fruit. Is this because of new position or is there a problem I need to address. HELP I dont want to lose my plant.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s sunburn. It’s probably from the repositioning. You want the leaves to cover the fruit so the sun doesn’t hit the peppers directly. You can still eat them, just cut that part off.

  • @paulaclark7989
    @paulaclark7989 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    QUESTION 🙋🏼‍♀️
    How do you deal with fire 🔥 ants 🐜? I want to make some raised beds to grow in, east Texas, bad trouble with fire ants 🐜. Any suggestions ?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Usually if I find a pile in my beds, I try to annoy them enough that they leave. So I pour water on them or poke the pile with a stick every day and eventually they leave. At least that has been my experience

  • @dnvsmith5760
    @dnvsmith5760 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Patrina, what is the name of that Asian Cucumber?
    Thank you

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Suyo Long 💚

    • @patriciatinkey2677
      @patriciatinkey2677 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks from me, too for asking thquestuon I needed an answer to!

  • @debmcl37
    @debmcl37 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Do Thai Soldier Beans or Puerto Rican Black Beans have to be on a trellis?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I’ve grown the Thai soldiers without a trellis but if you can provide a tomato cage, it would be helpful. The PR black beans really need something big to climb.

    • @debmcl37
      @debmcl37 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@HomegrownFloridaZ9a Thank you!

  • @megantiseo7439
    @megantiseo7439 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What type of plum tree?

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Gulf Beauty and the Gulf Rose is in the pot

  • @najwaseiya
    @najwaseiya 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞👌

  • @user-hl4jk8ku6c
    @user-hl4jk8ku6c 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Girl you just blow my mine with your jocaba,in a pot thats has fruit on it!I plant minds in the ground and its not growing it looks sad!I need to figure out what Im doing wrong😢

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I was told they like slightly acidic soil so mine is in just peat moss and I add some soil acidifier once a year

    • @user-hl4jk8ku6c
      @user-hl4jk8ku6c 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks 👍

  • @mikew.1902
    @mikew.1902 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What about using shade cloth? I have started using a 40% shade cloth which so far really seems to be helping.

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I have a huge amount of trees on my west side so it adds natural shade which does help.

    • @dadgadify
      @dadgadify 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      First year for me using shade cloth here in MS. Everything is holding up better so far from what I can tell, especially the tomatoes.

    • @CherrieMcKenzie
      @CherrieMcKenzie 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Same for me. The shade cloth really made a difference. My bell peppers were being burned alive and now are setting fruit.

  • @gardeningtipswithvicky
    @gardeningtipswithvicky 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It's impossible because of funghi diseases,pests .. High humidity till 75-80 per cents + 32-35 segrees creates the sauna effect, If i can't breathe so plants also can't. Every year i believe with naive child approach if i start early in March it will produce a lot of veggies without getting diseases and this year made me really depressed and disappointed..In my 3 years of gardening I never face with such funghi diseases and lost of yield of 3 cherry tomatoes+ pepper got fruits but not tasty...

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I struggle with fungal diseases too. I started spraying mine with hydrogen peroxide and water.

    • @gardeningtipswithvicky
      @gardeningtipswithvicky 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The russian bacillus subtilis spray didn't work for me...Only sulfur spray but only for peppers plant...My tomatoes were already too much damaged. What proportion of hydrogen peroxide??

    • @gardeningtipswithvicky
      @gardeningtipswithvicky 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      And don't forget you have much morning sun + more space in ground.I have only 5 sq.metres + 2 sq.metres 2 balconies with afternoon sun!!

    • @HomegrownFloridaZ9a
      @HomegrownFloridaZ9a  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@gardeningtipswithvicky10tbsp to 1 gallon water