I Thought I would share my experience with worm castings and white flies since I see a lot of people on here seem to be wondering about the benefits. I moved to west Oahu in Hawaii a few years ago and started gardening on my property soon after. I built a large outdoor worm bin and bought red wigglers and india blue composting worms for it. I put all of my kitchen scraps (mostly veggie scraps) in it. Most of the first year I was gardening at my new place I did not have much for castings as my worm population was still growing. I did however have huge white fly problems and found out from my neighbors that white flies are horrible in this area. When I mulched the soil around my plants within a week or so I would always have huge swarms of breeding white flies under the mulch and white flies where all over my plants. By the second year I had lots of worm castings and side dressed my plants with the castings every time before I mulched. To my surprise I never again had white flies under my mulch. Summer squash continued to attract white flies on there leaves so I stopped planting any summer squash varieties. After eliminating summer squash and continuing to sidedness with my worm castings I have very few white flies now. I get a few but nothing to worry about, and I do not spray anything not even Neem oil. Basically I went from an extreme infestation to almost no white flies. There could be other things effecting this but the white flies not being under the mulch after applying the worm castings says a lot.
+Kennethe Miller No, I thought about it but was afraid it might deter the bees, same reason I rarely spray neem oil. Have you? I might try on a few plants to experiment.
Jack Anderson I have sprayed two years ago, and the vegs did very well, bad bugs nearly none, bees and butter flys did not seemed to be bothered. The growing season of 2015, I did not use worm casting tea, and big problem with bad bugs, dang jap beetles were overwhelming, this year tea will be used again!
We take the yellow gallon jug that had wesson cooking oil, hang it with a string and coat it with some oil (vegetable oil, mineral oil, etc). little buggers are attracted to the yellow and get plastered to jug because of oil. when full, wipe off, coat again. works great
Yes, I encourage plant diversity whenever possible, which may help with pest problems. Also companion planting. Of course, planting companions and diversity may not always be possible or desired.
Yes, I would encourage the use (and have used) sticky sheets. They can get expensive, and a bit tougher to place near the crowns when the Tree Collards are 12+ feet tall!
YES YES YES!!! This really works!!! And thank u SO much. Was so pissed last year when these little bastards ruined all my tomatoes-i used pyrethrum, garlic, white oil ....all to no avail. Big picture-all my plants are in pots and worms prefer the ground so i had very little worm action going on. This year BIG difference with worm castings and worm poo tea. I LUV WHOLISTIC GARDENING!!!!!
I have used Ironite. it is NOT the same as Azomite. I will cover this subject on an upcoming episode, as there seems to be some confusion as to what Azomite is and what can be subsituted in its place.
In South Florida, its far easier to purchase Ocean Grown - Ocean Solutions. I recommend this in the place of rock dust if you are unable to find rock dust. Call them at OceanSolution™ 14001 63rd Way North Clearwater, FL 33760-3619 Phone: 727-474-9961
hey john i heard from a guy at the hydroponic store that rosemary plants repel white-flies and that they make a insecticide with rosemary oil . hope this helps
@mrbince I made cuttings of a couple plants from public gardens this year and put them in my grow room as they were too small and it was too late to put them out and had some extra space so decided to propagate some of my rosemary. To my surprise, I haven't had any problems with spider mites or white flies or fungus gnats or anything. I might have to make this a tradition.
I'm also wondering if adding tea to the soil could help stave off bugs. I know that tannin is a natural ingredient of some plants that can ward off bugs. Tannin can be found in teas, too. I guess that as a Raw-dy, you can't consume tea, but maybe some of your neighbors can and give you the used tea leaves. Can you do a trial with the effect of adding tea to soil, too?
The poster that mentioned yellow Wesson Jugs sounds like they are really on to something- recycling and saving money at the same time knocking out aphids and whiteflies. I know that many of the scientific bug traps I see stapled to trees are basically yellow plastic tubes or enclosures coated with something oily or sticky inside. All you really need is something yellow to attract and something else to kill or gum up the working parts of the bugs. Combined with the castings & trace minerals= win
In my area Rock Dust is $16 for 50 pounds or $21 for 44 pounds, depending on the brand. I highly encourage you to spring for the horticultural grade. If you are unable to afford it, you can get a mixxed rock dust by the ton at a local rock quarry for much less and maybe even free. See watch?v=NlGauJnyCFg
applied topically to the plants, it would work. That being said, you need to wear a respirator and get a "duster" to dust it on.. Its also messy.. Would rather spray neem oil.
I used worm casting how often do you water plants since the worm casting hold moisture. Plus i mixed humus and manure in the soil also. hop e this work for my plants.. Cant wait to see them healthy.. Hop e I did right. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
WOW I so needed a scoop! And I have a empty bleach bottle I'm cutting up to make a scoop. Thank for this info! I have started a worm farm and I hope to eventually have plenty of worms and worm castings for my gardens. I'm retired and sorta on the poor side and was wondering if there any other way to get trace minerals into the garden? Rock dust was around 35 dollars for a small bag. That's just to much for me for all my beds.
I wonder about adding tea leaves in your soil? A lot of plants have naturally occuring tannin that can stave off bugs. Teas contain tannin. I guess as a raw-dy, you can't consume tea, but maybe you can get some used tea leaves from your neighbors and pilot it on a small sample?
hey john, ever consider yellow sticky sheets? the last time i had a whitefly infestion, i used that and hang them around the crown of my plants. Of coz very rarely you would get other insects or even house lizards trapped on the sticky sheets. I live in a highrise apartment and it was the only organic, safe, pesticide free option available to me at that time.
Thats on the "to do' list. I have had them going in the past... I have MANY worms in the soil of the raised beds and prefer they work, where nature intended, where this is food naturally, and I dont have to tend to them.. That being said, I do see additional benefits of having a stand-alone bin as well.
I just watched this vid on worm castings and whether they can help reduce white fly and aphids and I looked for an update which you promised and did not deliver. So did it help or not. You do umpteen million vids but at least follow up on what you say you will do. I myself have a worm farm and I know the compost I get is the real deal and use it for my plants.
Is there another name for 'tree collards'? I had a few kale that grew up and up. They've lasted me several years now. I'm experimenting by planting a side shoot in the ground, hoping it will root; since I'd like to rotate the crops.
so did the worm casting work for white flies? and can u eat the coconut off the tree. im trying to find something that takes care of the white fly but i can eat the fruit off the palms
Dolomite and Azomite are completely different things. Better? Dolomite is generally used to correct soil PH balance. Where as Azomite is used to correct a trace mineral imbalance. I would ALWAYS recommend Azomite to EVERYONE as I believe the soils are devoid of trace minerals and the Azomite can improve soil and plants grown in them. I would ONLY add dolomite if needed based on a ph test. So in my mind Azomite is best.
How has the worm castings worked on the white fly problem?? I am in south florida and have a big problem with white fly on my coconut palms trees. trying to find a solution to kill the white fly. white fly is taking over the trees.
@growingyourgreens Hi John, I live in So. Florida and was thinking of using Ocean Solution. Do you know if it's ok to use it for tropical fruit trees like mango and lychee that are said to have poor salt tolerance? Everyone I've asked locally isn't familiar with the product. The company itself was not sure. Also, I have a ton of plain non-irradiated powdered kelp (Frontier Organic). Could this be used as a soil amendment or made into a "tea" to use as a foliar spray? Thanks!
Azomite is not the same as Zeolite that makes up 98% of the Desert Sands Kitty Litter. Yes, there are uses for Zeolite for gardening, and it can be used, BUT it may not have the same benefits of Azomite (a brand of Rock Dust). The problem with the kitty litter is the other 2% which may kill your soil, as their formula is "the only cat litter with a paw sanitizer built-in. This acts as an inhibitor of pathogens and fungus".. Which may not be good for the foodsoil web.
I'd be curious to know how much money you spend each month on your garden. I know mine feels like a bottomless pit when it comes to adding soil amendments and mulches etc forget the costs of irrigation systems and other hardware. I'm trying to figure out what's realistic and hope others might weigh in with average monthly or yearly cost and garden size it's spent on.
@growingyourgreens John, do you know if Ocean Solution is OK to use on tropical fruit trees like mango and lychee, which have poor salt tolerance? I asked the company but they didn't seem to have any specific info on this matter. My extension office doesn't know the product -- they say not to use it because they are scared off by it being ocean water derived. Any thoughts? (BTW, I live in South Florida)
I have been hearing about all the benefits of Azomite, but I live on the East Coast so getting my hands on it is very expensive (shipping costs are the killer). But I did find a source for Azomite as Kitty Litter (Desert's Sand brand).I emailed the company asking about it's use in the garden. They say is is safe to but in a veggie garden. Just wondering if you or anyone else has used this product in their garden? What is the texture of the real stuff you by (this stuff is like sand) thoughts?
I haven't been able to find azomite near me and don't want to pay for shipping have you tried ironite it is available at home depot nearby priced reasonably thinking about adding it to garden
I've top dressed with castings in smaller pots and it created a "crust" in a short amount of time. Would you not work it well into the soil so it is more incorporated? If you let the first couple inches dry out before re-watering, like for peppers, you could encounter this in my experience.
I dont really calculate the total amount I spend on my garden. For me, its a priority to have the highest level of health possible. To me, that means the highest level of health of my plants because I eat them. So I may spend more or less than some of you. I strive to SAVE whenever possible. Of course, Im frugal at heart... so that helps out alot also. See watch?v=rxLV3vM-t_w for more of my views on this subject
I Like how you say cut away from your self then , Cut twords your self on the one gallon jug lol, been watching for years. I like your vidoes be safe so you can keep making them
Azomite is a fancy name for the cuttings that come from water well drillers. You drill a 300' well on your yard and you've got about 200 yards of azumite. I'm surprised that when you did the castings you didn't do everything else.
Hey John! Multiple tests on Worm Casting have shown measurable improvements until you reach 20% castings. Beyond 20% there ceases to be any improvement. Just thought you and your viewers would like to know!
@PUMPKINDUDE26 I am on the East Coast as well and in the same predicament. At one Garden Center I can get Redmond Conditioner. It isn't rock dust it is a trace mineral colloidal silicate. It has worked great for me so far. Was about $30 for 50 lbs. Try places where animal feed is sold, they should have it too.
@IllumTheMessage Thanks for the reply. I did find a source for Azomite in Massachusetts...at a place called Wormsway. it looks like they have a few stores around the country.
@1gotgoodz Thank you @1gotgoodz I always put my dryer lint in the compost bin but maybe just straight around the base of the plant would be better. I'll try that.
John --- Being the organic pro that your are Im totally floored that you buy earth worm castings and not raising your own, unless of course your cant raise enough for your needs. For white fly I just spray neem oil on the foilage seems to help. I dont have any proof that worm tea helps that issue.
Here in Miami White Fly is real NASTY.. I have tried everything organic there is.Only remedy for me that has worked is a systemic root drench. I did it about a month ago and it is very effective. Many commercial landscapers are using injections into the trunks.. I have over 50 mature palm trees and I have controlled it using systemic drenching.
@nectarine36 That idea has some logic to it. Worth giving it a try. I guess that if you're worried about flavor tainting, using Johnnie Walker as opposed to any old alcohol could be a better option ;).I've also heard of some people leaving a cup of beer among their plant beds, too. Bugs apparently get drunk and drown in no time.
@KungZoo Funny you mentioned tea leaves because I get my espresso grinds and they have tea in there too that I have been throwing in the compost and soil. :-)
@growingyourgreens Hi John, I wasn't trying to badmouth you or ant thing like that; I was concerned for your garden, I Had been told too much of a good thing can be bad, Worm castings may be a natural fertilizer and plant booster, although that must in the wine barrel would equal about half a million worms in there, wouldn't it? Can that plant really handle that many? I'm just askin okay? The Tee-shirt idea may be a good one.
I would like to think I have alot of common sense, and hopefully all my viewers realize this. I would not show something on my videos that would knowinly jeapordize someones food source (including mine) aka my garden. Before I shoot, edit and upload each video I often do (or have done) research on each subject I speak about. In this case, multiple google searches revealed that worm castings will not burn plants. Check it for out yourself.. Smart Guys Google.. Hey I see a Tee-Shirt Coming.
Hey gang! Are there any herbs or plants that rodents don't like that we can put around our garden? Everything helps and if they are herbs we can enjoy them too! Thanks.
@mrsmathewes Look up the book "gardening when it counts". His methods are the cheapest organic ones you can find although they do require a lot of space. I planted a garden this year following his recommendations and never needed to water it or add much to the soil. Weeded it just a couple times. Best yields every.
@growingyourgreens Thanks John, I do believe we have a local quarry here in Anaheim. I'll look it up. Thanks again. Oh And I think I'm naming all my worms after my Facebook friends! lol
I eat crabs and all that crabshell gets smashed with a hammer and dropped in my compost tea fermenter. Boom! chitinase. Crabshells are chitin. They're just big bugs after all.
Well just called this place in Santa Ana and they heard of it but they don't carry Rock Dust. lol Although they crush rock. lol Angelus Quarries Building Material Inc Of Santa Ana
@growingyourgreens If your plants die you've no-one to blame, but yourself from over casting your garden. That would be a real shame because you have some nice looking plants too. I was wondering why guys are scare to use common sense.LoL
I Thought I would share my experience with worm castings and white flies since I see a lot of people on here seem to be wondering about the benefits.
I moved to west Oahu in Hawaii a few years ago and started gardening on my property soon after. I built a large outdoor worm bin and bought red wigglers and india blue composting worms for it. I put all of my kitchen scraps (mostly veggie scraps) in it. Most of the first year I was gardening at my new place I did not have much for castings as my worm population was still growing. I did however have huge white fly problems and found out from my neighbors that white flies are horrible in this area. When I mulched the soil around my plants within a week or so I would always have huge swarms of breeding white flies under the mulch and white flies where all over my plants. By the second year I had lots of worm castings and side dressed my plants with the castings every time before I mulched. To my surprise I never again had white flies under my mulch. Summer squash continued to attract white flies on there leaves so I stopped planting any summer squash varieties. After eliminating summer squash and continuing to sidedness with my worm castings I have very few white flies now. I get a few but nothing to worry about, and I do not spray anything not even Neem oil. Basically I went from an extreme infestation to almost no white flies. There could be other things effecting this but the white flies not being under the mulch after applying the worm castings says a lot.
+Jack Anderson Have you ever tried worm casting tea and spray your plants?
+Kennethe Miller No, I thought about it but was afraid it might deter the bees, same reason I rarely spray neem oil. Have you? I might try on a few plants to experiment.
Jack Anderson I have sprayed two years ago, and the vegs did very well, bad bugs nearly none, bees and butter flys did not seemed to be bothered. The growing season of 2015, I did not use worm casting tea, and big problem with bad bugs, dang jap beetles were overwhelming, this year tea will be used again!
We take the yellow gallon jug that had wesson cooking oil, hang it with a string and coat it with some oil (vegetable oil, mineral oil, etc). little buggers are attracted to the yellow and get plastered to jug because of oil. when full, wipe off, coat again. works great
That is a really good idea!
john, you are teaching the world so much. thank you for sharing your gifts with us!
Yes, I encourage plant diversity whenever possible, which may help with pest problems. Also companion planting. Of course, planting companions and diversity may not always be possible or desired.
Yes, I would encourage the use (and have used) sticky sheets. They can get expensive, and a bit tougher to place near the crowns when the Tree Collards are 12+ feet tall!
YES YES YES!!! This really works!!! And thank u SO much. Was so pissed last year when these little bastards ruined all my tomatoes-i used pyrethrum, garlic, white oil ....all to no avail. Big picture-all my plants are in pots and worms prefer the ground so i had very little worm action going on. This year BIG difference with worm castings and worm poo tea. I LUV WHOLISTIC GARDENING!!!!!
I have used Ironite. it is NOT the same as Azomite. I will cover this subject on an upcoming episode, as there seems to be some confusion as to what Azomite is and what can be subsituted in its place.
I’ve also had very good luck adding need seed meal to my garden soil mix.
In South Florida, its far easier to purchase Ocean Grown - Ocean Solutions. I recommend this in the place of rock dust if you are unable to find rock dust. Call them at OceanSolution™ 14001 63rd Way North Clearwater, FL 33760-3619 Phone: 727-474-9961
hey john i heard from a guy at the hydroponic store that rosemary plants repel white-flies and that they make a insecticide with rosemary oil . hope this helps
@mrbince I made cuttings of a couple plants from public gardens this year and put them in my grow room as they were too small and it was too late to put them out and had some extra space so decided to propagate some of my rosemary. To my surprise, I haven't had any problems with spider mites or white flies or fungus gnats or anything. I might have to make this a tradition.
I'm also wondering if adding tea to the soil could help stave off bugs. I know that tannin is a natural ingredient of some plants that can ward off bugs. Tannin can be found in teas, too. I guess that as a Raw-dy, you can't consume tea, but maybe some of your neighbors can and give you the used tea leaves. Can you do a trial with the effect of adding tea to soil, too?
The poster that mentioned yellow Wesson Jugs sounds like they are really on to something- recycling and saving money at the same time knocking out aphids and whiteflies. I know that many of the scientific bug traps I see stapled to trees are basically yellow plastic tubes or enclosures coated with something oily or sticky inside. All you really need is something yellow to attract and something else to kill or gum up the working parts of the bugs. Combined with the castings & trace minerals= win
In my area Rock Dust is $16 for 50 pounds or $21 for 44 pounds, depending on the brand. I highly encourage you to spring for the horticultural grade. If you are unable to afford it, you can get a mixxed rock dust by the ton at a local rock quarry for much less and maybe even free. See
watch?v=NlGauJnyCFg
applied topically to the plants, it would work. That being said, you need to wear a respirator and get a "duster" to dust it on.. Its also messy.. Would rather spray neem oil.
I used worm casting how often do you water plants since the worm casting hold moisture. Plus i mixed humus and manure in the soil also. hop
e this work for my plants.. Cant wait to see them healthy.. Hop
e I did right. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
WOW I so needed a scoop! And I have a empty bleach bottle I'm cutting up to make a scoop. Thank for this info! I have started a worm farm and I hope to eventually have plenty of worms and worm castings for my gardens. I'm retired and sorta on the poor side and was wondering if there any other way to get trace minerals into the garden? Rock dust was around 35 dollars for a small bag. That's just to much for me for all my beds.
Is it possible for the enzyme chitinase to also breakdown the shells of the good insects like ladybugs that are further up the food chain from pests?
Did you check bag instructions for those castings?
I wonder about adding tea leaves in your soil? A lot of plants have naturally occuring tannin that can stave off bugs. Teas contain tannin. I guess as a raw-dy, you can't consume tea, but maybe you can get some used tea leaves from your neighbors and pilot it on a small sample?
I have found infestations of them in my worm bin so I doubt it would work
hey john, ever consider yellow sticky sheets? the last time i had a whitefly infestion, i used that and hang them around the crown of my plants. Of coz very rarely you would get other insects or even house lizards trapped on the sticky sheets. I live in a highrise apartment and it was the only organic, safe, pesticide free option available to me at that time.
My local nursery has rock salt is this the same as your rock dust you use?
Thats on the "to do' list. I have had them going in the past... I have MANY worms in the soil of the raised beds and prefer they work, where nature intended, where this is food naturally, and I dont have to tend to them.. That being said, I do see additional benefits of having a stand-alone bin as well.
Two bags were $9 at LeBalisters. One bag was $4.50 because I got it at Ace hardware with a 50% off coupon.
I just watched this vid on worm castings and whether they can help reduce white fly and aphids and I looked for an update which you promised and did not deliver. So did it help or not. You do umpteen million vids but at least follow up on what you say you will do. I myself have a worm farm and I know the compost I get is the real deal and use it for my plants.
Is there another name for 'tree collards'? I had a few kale that grew up and up. They've lasted me several years now. I'm experimenting by planting a side shoot in the ground, hoping it will root; since I'd like to rotate the crops.
so did the worm casting work for white flies? and can u eat the coconut off the tree. im trying to find something that takes care of the white fly but i can eat the fruit off the palms
Dolomite and Azomite are completely different things. Better? Dolomite is generally used to correct soil PH balance. Where as Azomite is used to correct a trace mineral imbalance. I would ALWAYS recommend Azomite to EVERYONE as I believe the soils are devoid of trace minerals and the Azomite can improve soil and plants grown in them. I would ONLY add dolomite if needed based on a ph test. So in my mind Azomite is best.
How has the worm castings worked on the white fly problem??
I am in south florida and have a big problem with white fly on my coconut palms trees.
trying to find a solution to kill the white fly. white fly is taking over the trees.
Yes, the enzyme is non-selective. That being said ladybuys feast on the aphids and whiteflies, not cellulose.. So it shouldnt be a problem
@growingyourgreens Hi John, I live in So. Florida and was thinking of using Ocean Solution. Do you know if it's ok to use it for tropical fruit trees like mango and lychee that are said to have poor salt tolerance? Everyone I've asked locally isn't familiar with the product. The company itself was not sure. Also, I have a ton of plain non-irradiated powdered kelp (Frontier Organic). Could this be used as a soil amendment or made into a "tea" to use as a foliar spray? Thanks!
Azomite is not the same as Zeolite that makes up 98% of the Desert Sands Kitty Litter. Yes, there are uses for Zeolite for gardening, and it can be used, BUT it may not have the same benefits of Azomite (a brand of Rock Dust). The problem with the kitty litter is the other 2% which may kill your soil, as their formula is "the only cat litter with a paw sanitizer built-in. This acts as an inhibitor of pathogens and fungus".. Which may not be good for the foodsoil web.
I'd be curious to know how much money you spend each month on your garden. I know mine feels like a bottomless pit when it comes to adding soil amendments and mulches etc forget the costs of irrigation systems and other hardware. I'm trying to figure out what's realistic and hope others might weigh in with average monthly or yearly cost and garden size it's spent on.
@growingyourgreens John, do you know if Ocean Solution is OK to use on tropical fruit trees like mango and lychee, which have poor salt tolerance? I asked the company but they didn't seem to have any specific info on this matter. My extension office doesn't know the product -- they say not to use it because they are scared off by it being ocean water derived. Any thoughts? (BTW, I live in South Florida)
I have been hearing about all the benefits of Azomite, but I live on the East Coast so getting my hands on it is very expensive (shipping costs are the killer). But I did find a source for Azomite as Kitty Litter (Desert's Sand brand).I emailed the company asking about it's use in the garden. They say is is safe to but in a veggie garden. Just wondering if you or anyone else has used this product in their garden? What is the texture of the real stuff you by (this stuff is like sand) thoughts?
Hey John-how much did that bag of castings cost? Just curious...
diatomaceous earth?? might work for white fly?
I haven't been able to find azomite near me and don't want to pay for shipping have you tried ironite it is available at home depot nearby priced reasonably thinking about adding it to garden
I've top dressed with castings in smaller pots and it created a "crust" in a short amount of time. Would you not work it well into the soil so it is more incorporated? If you let the first couple inches dry out before re-watering, like for peppers, you could encounter this in my experience.
Still gotta mulch for the top. Cover the castings with mulch
I dont really calculate the total amount I spend on my garden. For me, its a priority to have the highest level of health possible. To me, that means the highest level of health of my plants because I eat them. So I may spend more or less than some of you. I strive to SAVE whenever possible. Of course, Im frugal at heart... so that helps out alot also. See
watch?v=rxLV3vM-t_w
for more of my views on this subject
I can't find anything about kitenase enzyme. Are you sure it isn't "Kinase"?
I Like how you say cut away from your self then , Cut twords your self on the one gallon jug lol, been watching for years. I like your vidoes be safe so you can keep making them
@arbonac im looking for a source as well in south FL
How many times should I put the azomite on my plants?
Don't forget to mulch over the worm castings. Please post a follow up video.
did the worm castings work?
Hey John, did this work??? I have white flies in my garden and I already have the castings so if this works I'm ready to implement! :-) thanks
Azomite is a fancy name for the cuttings that come from water well drillers. You drill a 300' well on your yard and you've got about 200 yards of azumite. I'm surprised that when you did the castings you didn't do everything else.
Brilliant, John!
Your enthusiasm is a gift!
(R)evolution - is simply keeping peaceful evolution in mind.
I have to try this method. Whiteflies are attacking my pepper and tomato plants on my porch.
Hey John! Multiple tests on Worm Casting have shown measurable improvements until you reach 20% castings. Beyond 20% there ceases to be any improvement. Just thought you and your viewers would like to know!
@PUMPKINDUDE26 I am on the East Coast as well and in the same predicament. At one Garden Center I can get Redmond Conditioner. It isn't rock dust it is a trace mineral colloidal silicate. It has worked great for me so far. Was about $30 for 50 lbs. Try places where animal feed is sold, they should have it too.
John, do you find that planting diversely reduces pest problems? That is, not planting similar plants directly next to each other...
@IllumTheMessage Thanks for the reply. I did find a source for Azomite in Massachusetts...at a place called Wormsway. it looks like they have a few stores around the country.
Did it work?
Did it actually work?
@1gotgoodz Thank you @1gotgoodz I always put my dryer lint in the compost bin but maybe just straight around the base of the plant would be better. I'll try that.
Rcok dust retail for the San Diego area? Anybody know? I am looking for the Gia Greens too. Gotta have a healthy garden. :-)
did it worked ?
John --- Being the organic pro that your are Im totally floored that you buy earth worm castings and not raising your own, unless of course your cant raise enough for your needs. For white fly I just spray neem oil on the foilage seems to help. I dont have any proof that worm tea helps that issue.
@FreidasGarden a lil vacuum lint around some tomatoes provides sum trace minerals.
Here in Miami White Fly is real NASTY.. I have tried everything organic there is.Only remedy for me that has worked is a systemic root drench. I did it about a month ago and it is very effective. Many commercial landscapers are using injections into the trunks.. I have over 50 mature palm trees and I have controlled it using systemic drenching.
@nectarine36 That idea has some logic to it. Worth giving it a try. I guess that if you're worried about flavor tainting, using Johnnie Walker as opposed to any old alcohol could be a better option ;).I've also heard of some people leaving a cup of beer among their plant beds, too. Bugs apparently get drunk and drown in no time.
Update?
@gogogardener Walking stick kale is similar.
6:50 there is an animal hutch behind you... I think. Do you raise animals as well as gardening?
@KungZoo Funny you mentioned tea leaves because I get my espresso grinds and they have tea in there too that I have been throwing in the compost and soil. :-)
Never mind. I found it. Chitenase. Fascinating.
seems to me that when the tree collards get to long you could just cut them back and they will continue to grow.
@growingyourgreens
Hi John, I wasn't trying to badmouth you or ant thing like that; I was concerned for your garden, I Had been told too much of a good thing can be bad, Worm castings may be a natural fertilizer and plant booster, although that must in the wine barrel would equal about half a million worms in there, wouldn't it? Can that plant really handle that many? I'm just askin okay? The Tee-shirt idea may be a good one.
I have Spanish Flies in my garden.
There's no controlling them.
John you said to cut away from yourself.. lol when you cut the bottle I thought you were gunna cut yourself. :D
Love your videos :-)
I would like to think I have alot of common sense, and hopefully all my viewers realize this. I would not show something on my videos that would knowinly jeapordize someones food source (including mine) aka my garden. Before I shoot, edit and upload each video I often do (or have done) research on each subject I speak about. In this case, multiple google searches revealed that worm castings will not burn plants. Check it for out yourself.. Smart Guys Google.. Hey I see a Tee-Shirt Coming.
Why not put it in a AACT and brew up some TEA?
Hey gang! Are there any herbs or plants that rodents don't like that we can put around our garden? Everything helps and if they are herbs we can enjoy them too! Thanks.
@mrsmathewes Look up the book "gardening when it counts". His methods are the cheapest organic ones you can find although they do require a lot of space. I planted a garden this year following his recommendations and never needed to water it or add much to the soil. Weeded it just a couple times. Best yields every.
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@clarissamck I am speaking of rodents like gophers and filed mice and then deer!
Earthworm castings are great addition to any plant but for a super cure for aphids , no. Soapy spray is your best bet and cheapest.
@growingyourgreens Thanks John, I do believe we have a local quarry here in Anaheim. I'll look it up. Thanks again. Oh And I think I'm naming all my worms after my Facebook friends! lol
I eat crabs and all that crabshell gets smashed with a hammer and dropped in my compost tea fermenter. Boom! chitinase. Crabshells are chitin. They're just big bugs after all.
Instructions? What are those? Hast thou forgot?? Im a guy... We don't read instructions...
Well just called this place in Santa Ana and they heard of it but they don't carry Rock Dust. lol Although they crush rock. lol
Angelus Quarries Building Material Inc Of Santa Ana
yeah you scoop that poop!
@growingyourgreens
If your plants die you've no-one to blame, but yourself from over casting your garden.
That would be a real shame because you have some nice looking plants too.
I was wondering why guys are scare to use common sense.LoL
Your channel is for Grandmas gardeners. Not for profesional farmers.