New gardener here, I truly appreciate your videos. They're super helpful to a noob like me. Easy to understand, thorough, and great delivery. Thanks a bunch for sharing your knowledge! 🙌
I used microrizal last year when I potted up my tomatoes and peppers and they had great root growth by the time I transplanted them. I didn’t use it this year and mine did fine but I really do think it gives them a boost. It can be expensive but a few are reasonably priced. In texas we plant peppers close so they shade each other. Also I used shad cloth and they grew beautifully under it all summer. I just draped it over the wire supports. I also adopted your fertilizer Friday lol
I think the mycorrhizal inoculant has helped my tomatoes and peppers too. I sprinkled it into the planting hole but now you gave me the idea to sprinkle some into my potting mix when I sow the seed. I don't pot up so that would be my chance to add some. You have convinced me to try shade cloth this summer. Do you use 40%?
@@JerrasGarden my peppers are in the blasting south west sun. I actually used two cloths and folded one in half to double up on the south side and the single layer on the north side. They did amazing. If yours have afternoon shade then I would only use a single 35% layer. I used a 35 & 45%. My tomato’s survived under 35%. I start my tomatoes and peppers in a 6 cell tray then when they sprout up I transfer to the red cup with the inoculant.
So funny that you said you took on the way your family pronounce some words. I have the same problem. I’m in nursing school and so many meds I pronounce sound like I’m talking Spanish hahaha
I just found you on youtube and so happy I did because I too live in Florida and just starting to plant some hollyhock seeds. Love your channel and will follow you. Love all your plants and fruits and veggies- great job!
Hi,my is Martina,is my first time watching u n I loved.i like how simple n direct u explain things, for me to understand. Thanks for u being u it was perfect
i mix up plant food on the weekends . so i don't forget. then i feel bad during the week if i see a plant struggling lol and you are right , pepper plants like warmer temps. my later transplants are doing much better than the earlier ones.
@@JerrasGarden thanks for the positive outlook but the old ones are actually gone. i imagine consumed by bugs. (or rabbits ) that's why i sprouted new ones.
I grow my peppers in 5 gallon grow bags and have been using small canes to support my pepper plants. The best method I have found is to use 3 canes per bag inserted equally close to the side of the grow bag then I bring the 3 canes together at the top, which is usually about 4 or 5 feet high, and secure the 3 canes together with wire or plastic ties. This allows me to use string tied to the canes for supporting the limbs with heavy bell peppers. I tried just using one cane near the middle of the bag but it got too cramped trying to support extended limbs with heavy peppers. The canes last several years and can be purchased at big box stores or harvested if you know where some canes are growing. It's best to use the small canes that are no larger than your finger. Another reason I use this method is to prevent the wind from blowing my pepper plants over. To accomplish this I support the very top of the canes where they are tied together with a small metal conduit run between tee posts. I enjoy watching your videos and always learn something. BTW, I ordered some of the Piracicaba seeds and I was delighted to see the number of seeds in each package. You gave a much better deal than any other seed vendor. Also I think the germination was close to 100%. They are really growing and can't wait to harvest from them. Take care.
Hi. Thanks for the idea I might have to try this out on one of my taller pepper plants (over 4FT). FYI I grow Piracicaba from fall, winter, and spring. Usually by May, its too hot and they bolt. Still thats a very long growing period compared to regular broccoli which dies by March in my garden. I think your in Gainesville per your user name? I know your area is a bit cooler than mine, but not sure how they will fare in the middle of summer. PLEASE let me know how it goes. Send me an email if you remember to info@jerrasgarden.com I honestly have not tried growing it during my summer and would love to know how it goes. I have a whole TH-cam video dedicated to Piracicaba if you need more info: th-cam.com/video/MpNEouHmc8M/w-d-xo.html
I’m going to try sweet red peppers 🌶️ in my small zone 10a garden next. It’s May 24th and it’s daily temps mid 90s and soil temps at 90. When should I start my pepper seeds in seed trays to get into the ground at the right time in the fall? Late July?
I have store bought green peppers growing in Fort Myers, zone 10a right now. The oldest plant has 8 green peppers on it. Well it just did. I took the 2 biggest off to make room just in case. This is the second round getting fruit growing on it. The 1st time was just 2 green peppers. I'm not sure if I was supposed to not let 8 grow at one time or not. The young 3 plants didn't appreciate the heavy rain couple days ago. Are you saying the peppers are fixing to stop giving me fruit?? I am growing in growing bags.
When temps get really high, 90F and above a lot of pepper varieties just stop flowering and shut down growth. If the plant survives summer, then it will start growing and producing again in fall. Hot peppers tolerate the heat a lot better or things like aji cachucha.
@JerrasGarden thank you so much for this information. Now I won't assume I did something wrong when it starts acting weird....and it is. Today, that older green pepper, which has peppers on it, is drooping and all of a sudden the fruit is soft and spongy feeling. My 1st thought was well now ya done and over watered her after all that rain. But I checked before I watered again. Next year, I'll have this info under my belt. My 2nd season with green peppers will be even better.
Waiting for the answer with you… my fertilizer says apply every month so that’s what Ive been doing but I can’t tell the result just yet because this is my first time
Hi Jarra I'm not finding the list of the ferts in the comments. Also do You put the same mixture when You plant your tomatoes ❓ also is it okay to use fish organic fertilizer?
I do use the same mix for tomatoes. The fertilizers are in the description of the video but I will post it here too: 🍅Espoma Tomato Tone Organic Granular Fertilizer (Amazon): amzn.to/3uKKL6I 🌿Azomite Rock Dust (Amazon): amzn.to/3wEta0J 🦀Crab Meal (Amazon): amzn.to/3uYqZok 🍀Dynomycho Mycorrhizal Inoculant (Amazon): amzn.to/3TIkNcm
Hi Jerra, I live in central FL zone 10B. I purchased some crappy soil from a local landscaping store and nothing is growing in it. What can I add to fix this soil. Thanks.
What kind of soil was it? You would have to identify why its not that great to know what to add. Try a general purpose fertilizer to see if the plants perk up. I really like Espoma brand granular fertilizers.
@@JerrasGarden Hi Jerra, it's supposed to be organic soil with manure and peat but it looks just like regular mulch. I recently added compost and worm castings and planted so seedlings to see if that helps. I'm really ticked off because it was expensive and I lost alot of time waiting on the seeds to germinate. Now I'm playing catch-up. Ugh!
So if I'm using jiffy pot cell holders and the directions read cover pods loosely with peat but didn't mention anything about watering the peat after wards, am I ok leaving it dry or should I water anyways?
I dont use peat pods, but I am pretty sure your supposed to soak them in water before sowing the seeds. If you didnt, gently soak them with the misting setting.
Thank you Jerra! I've learned so much from you. 🫶🏼 I'm so glad you mentioned cutting off the early flowers. Just a week ago I transplanted and I was questioning myself about removing the flowers. I did it to half of them. Tomorrow I will remove the rest. 🌶🫑
I apply Bio-tone before I plant every veg & herb and that's all they need all season.
New gardener here, I truly appreciate your videos. They're super helpful to a noob like me. Easy to understand, thorough, and great delivery. Thanks a bunch for sharing your knowledge! 🙌
Aww thanks! Happy to share what I know.
I used microrizal last year when I potted up my tomatoes and peppers and they had great root growth by the time I transplanted them. I didn’t use it this year and mine did fine but I really do think it gives them a boost. It can be expensive but a few are reasonably priced.
In texas we plant peppers close so they shade each other. Also I used shad cloth and they grew beautifully under it all summer. I just draped it over the wire supports. I also adopted your fertilizer Friday lol
I think the mycorrhizal inoculant has helped my tomatoes and peppers too. I sprinkled it into the planting hole but now you gave me the idea to sprinkle some into my potting mix when I sow the seed. I don't pot up so that would be my chance to add some. You have convinced me to try shade cloth this summer. Do you use 40%?
@@JerrasGarden my peppers are in the blasting south west sun. I actually used two cloths and folded one in half to double up on the south side and the single layer on the north side. They did amazing. If yours have afternoon shade then I would only use a single 35% layer. I used a 35 & 45%.
My tomato’s survived under 35%.
I start my tomatoes and peppers in a 6 cell tray then when they sprout up I transfer to the red cup with the inoculant.
Emerald Giant bell peppers are extremely productive and insects never bother them for me. I’m in 9b southeast coastal Tx so a similar climate as you.
I used to live in Galevston, so yea very similar climate expect FL gets a lot more rain.
So funny that you said you took on the way your family pronounce some words. I have the same problem. I’m in nursing school and so many meds I pronounce sound like I’m talking Spanish hahaha
I just found you on youtube and so happy I did because I too live in Florida and just starting to plant some hollyhock seeds. Love your channel and will follow you. Love all your plants and fruits and veggies- great job!
Hello and welcome! Happy to share what I know.
@@JerrasGarden Thank you so much love your videos!
Hi,my is Martina,is my first time watching u n I loved.i like how simple n direct u explain things, for me to understand. Thanks for u being u it was perfect
Happy it was helpful and thank you for watching
i mix up plant food on the weekends . so i don't forget. then i feel bad during the week if i see a plant struggling lol and you are right , pepper plants like warmer temps. my later transplants are doing much better than the earlier ones.
Yup sounds like the first bunch was exposed to cold and got stunted. They probably will recover as temps warm up.
@@JerrasGarden thanks for the positive outlook but the old ones are actually gone. i imagine consumed by bugs. (or rabbits ) that's why i sprouted new ones.
Hi Jenna, just started planting my peppers. Roots look beautiful.
Wonderful! Wishing you a huge harvest 😊
I grow my peppers in 5 gallon grow bags and have been using small canes to support my pepper plants. The best method I have found is to use 3 canes per bag inserted equally close to the side of the grow bag then I bring the 3 canes together at the top, which is usually about 4 or 5 feet high, and secure the 3 canes together with wire or plastic ties. This allows me to use string tied to the canes for supporting the limbs with heavy bell peppers. I tried just using one cane near the middle of the bag but it got too cramped trying to support extended limbs with heavy peppers. The canes last several years and can be purchased at big box stores or harvested if you know where some canes are growing. It's best to use the small canes that are no larger than your finger. Another reason I use this method is to prevent the wind from blowing my pepper plants over. To accomplish this I support the very top of the canes where they are tied together with a small metal conduit run between tee posts. I enjoy watching your videos and always learn something. BTW, I ordered some of the Piracicaba seeds and I was delighted to see the number of seeds in each package. You gave a much better deal than any other seed vendor. Also I think the germination was close to 100%. They are really growing and can't wait to harvest from them. Take care.
Hi. Thanks for the idea I might have to try this out on one of my taller pepper plants (over 4FT). FYI I grow Piracicaba from fall, winter, and spring. Usually by May, its too hot and they bolt. Still thats a very long growing period compared to regular broccoli which dies by March in my garden. I think your in Gainesville per your user name? I know your area is a bit cooler than mine, but not sure how they will fare in the middle of summer. PLEASE let me know how it goes. Send me an email if you remember to info@jerrasgarden.com I honestly have not tried growing it during my summer and would love to know how it goes. I have a whole TH-cam video dedicated to Piracicaba if you need more info: th-cam.com/video/MpNEouHmc8M/w-d-xo.html
I was just looking to planting Peppers thanks
You're welcome 😊
I love gardener
Emerald Giant is the bell pepper of choice, along with Revolution hybrid around here.
Thank you for the recommendations! I will give them a try next season.
I’m going to try sweet red peppers 🌶️ in my small zone 10a garden next.
It’s May 24th and it’s daily temps mid 90s and soil temps at 90.
When should I start my pepper seeds in seed trays to get into the ground at the right time in the fall? Late July?
Early July. I'll be sowing my fall tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants first weekend of July to transplant first weekend of September. I'm zone 10A FL.
I have store bought green peppers growing in Fort Myers, zone 10a right now. The oldest plant has 8 green peppers on it. Well it just did. I took the 2 biggest off to make room just in case. This is the second round getting fruit growing on it. The 1st time was just 2 green peppers. I'm not sure if I was supposed to not let 8 grow at one time or not. The young 3 plants didn't appreciate the heavy rain couple days ago. Are you saying the peppers are fixing to stop giving me fruit?? I am growing in growing bags.
When temps get really high, 90F and above a lot of pepper varieties just stop flowering and shut down growth. If the plant survives summer, then it will start growing and producing again in fall. Hot peppers tolerate the heat a lot better or things like aji cachucha.
@JerrasGarden thank you so much for this information. Now I won't assume I did something wrong when it starts acting weird....and it is. Today, that older green pepper, which has peppers on it, is drooping and all of a sudden the fruit is soft and spongy feeling. My 1st thought was well now ya done and over watered her after all that rain. But I checked before I watered again. Next year, I'll have this info under my belt. My 2nd season with green peppers will be even better.
Great information. You said you fertilize peppers every week does that also includes other fruiting plants like tomatoes and squash?
Waiting for the answer with you… my fertilizer says apply every month so that’s what Ive been doing but I can’t tell the result just yet because this is my first time
This works great with tomatoes too but you have to use an organic fertilizer in small doses
I just want one or two good fertilizer for all my veggies. All the different stuff gets too confusing.
Do you sell at any local farmers markets?
No I do not
What about cachucha peppers? I feel like those do good in the heat but I’m not sure. Use them a lot in Caribbean dishes
Oh I definitely am growing lots of aji cachucha peppers. My family is from the Dominican Republic so we love them.
@@JerrasGarden do they do well in the heat or do they slow down too in the summer?
Hi Jarra I'm not finding the list of the ferts in the comments. Also do You put the same mixture when You plant your tomatoes ❓ also is it okay to use fish organic fertilizer?
I'm in Upstate NY Schuyler county
My garden is raised bed if that matters
I do use the same mix for tomatoes. The fertilizers are in the description of the video but I will post it here too: 🍅Espoma Tomato Tone Organic Granular Fertilizer (Amazon): amzn.to/3uKKL6I
🌿Azomite Rock Dust (Amazon): amzn.to/3wEta0J
🦀Crab Meal (Amazon): amzn.to/3uYqZok
🍀Dynomycho Mycorrhizal Inoculant (Amazon): amzn.to/3TIkNcm
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Hi Jerra, I live in central FL zone 10B. I purchased some crappy soil from a local landscaping store and nothing is growing in it. What can I add to fix this soil. Thanks.
What kind of soil was it? You would have to identify why its not that great to know what to add. Try a general purpose fertilizer to see if the plants perk up. I really like Espoma brand granular fertilizers.
@@JerrasGarden Hi Jerra, it's supposed to be organic soil with manure and peat but it looks just like regular mulch. I recently added compost and worm castings and planted so seedlings to see if that helps. I'm really ticked off because it was expensive and I lost alot of time waiting on the seeds to germinate. Now I'm playing catch-up. Ugh!
So if I'm using jiffy pot cell holders and the directions read cover pods loosely with peat but didn't mention anything about watering the peat after wards, am I ok leaving it dry or should I water anyways?
I dont use peat pods, but I am pretty sure your supposed to soak them in water before sowing the seeds. If you didnt, gently soak them with the misting setting.
@JerrasGarden I did the peat pod soaking yesterday. Just curious if the excess peat to cover the pods needed water. Thank you for the information.
Thank you Jerra! I've learned so much from you. 🫶🏼 I'm so glad you mentioned cutting off the early flowers. Just a week ago I transplanted and I was questioning myself about removing the flowers. I did it to half of them. Tomorrow I will remove the rest. 🌶🫑
You are so welcome!