Finally a video that gives you the correct info on how to finish the pot correctly, cure time, wire brush or rasp the rough edges, and properly leach it so it can safely be used for plants. Thank you so much you helped me so very much.
Part of the curing process for concrete / cement is the uptake and absorption of CO2 - this is part of the long term strengthening of concrete and cement. The second stage bagging is an unnecessary step - you are better off letting it out to dry in the shade and misting it a few times over the course of the day. This type of curing will help bring in ambient CO2 as water evaporates.
Thank you so much for this Fantastic video!! Now I want a cement mixer! Can't wait to see you you plant it up!! Thank you so much Kim,,, you are an awesome teacher!! Have a great day!!
I am going to make one. I will consider all your details. I am thinking of building a wooden mold. I will let you know how it turns out and all the pro,s and con"s.
One issue with pressing, compressing the mix you use, with vermiculite, is that the vermiculite will likely compress...losing it's air space, it's light-weighting capability. Just something to consider. In any case, nice video to show people how to do this :)
I would like to see you make a 18 to 20 inch planter; for maybe tomatoes because I am thinking about making one in the fall. I want the Hypertufa planter to be ready nest Spring, Looking forward to more video"s.
Thanks. I have never made one for a tomato, but I guess it would need to be really large. Or bottomless so that it could sit on the ground and take advantage of the room for roots to go deep.
Lovely channel love these pots but can they be used as planters for fruit trees. I am thinking of making taller pots using 55 gal blue drums cut in half as the moulds. The porous nature of the hypertufa mix will promote more fiberous root systems & reduce the awful root girdling as seen in plastic pots. I just wonder how they will standup to the rooting systems
No, they don't crack due to frost or ice or snow. They are made to be porous to allow for freeze/thaw cycle. But don't leave them over the winter in standing water!
It is expensive in the smaller bags. You can find it from a link below the video. Mail order via Amazon, I mean. Huge bag to last forever. Very light, and if you have Prime, to shipping charge. See my affiliate link in description.
It is wrapped in a bag to cure. The chemical process for the curing of the cement is best done in a moist environment created by the plastic "tent" which makes the condensation occurring give it a great cure for a long-lasting pot. Hope that makes some sense.
Why do you chose vermiculite over perlite? Curious. I’m really looking forward to trying this myself for the very first time! Thank you so much for your videos, I love to watch them all. So fun.
I choose vermiculite mostly because I like that color (for making the planters.) For soil mixing, I almost always choose perlite. Here is a video with more explanations: th-cam.com/video/Di82-aMClNc/w-d-xo.html
There was another comment from you showing up in my notifications, but I cannot seem to find it anywhere to answer there. How do I make drainage holes? Most of the time, I just drill them with a masonry bit when I take them out of the mold. Simple and easy and takes only a minute. I have a video showing my husband doing this on a large planter once we got it in place. th-cam.com/video/srCiQbpn70M/w-d-xo.html
Kim's Gardens yes I was wondering that. Thank you. I guess I’m curious why not make the holes while it’s still wet? Could I do that? Or do you think it’s best to wait? Sorry I have a million questions 🤓
Outstanding video thanks please make more videos, I wish I could have watched this video many years ago so I could in joy the work I did now. My cement planter are way too heavy for me to move. Soon I will send pictures of my own hypertufa.
"thank god for husbands who is stronger than you"? How many husbands/did do you have..... Man so much useless chatting I stopped after the strong husband part
I think it could be done, just make it in place or plan on moving it very carefully. Those big ones are so hard to move. Wire mesh should hold it well.
For the first cure, I leave it wrapped for 1 or 2 days, then bring out of mold and re-wrap in plastic for another week or even two. You can leave it curing for as long as you want. Seeing the wetness and condensation form on the plastic lets you know the curing process is working. If you want, unwrap and mist or water it a few times during those few weeks. Wishing you success!
Finally a video that gives you the correct info on how to finish the pot correctly, cure time, wire brush or rasp the rough edges, and properly leach it so it can safely be used for plants. Thank you so much you
helped me so very much.
Oh, thank you so much for the appreciation.
I love the pots you made , especially large round one.it’ll be nice to see it planted
Thanks so much. I did get this planted up and filmed that in another video. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/tgLROVFGg0s/w-d-xo.html
Part of the curing process for concrete / cement is the uptake and absorption of CO2 - this is part of the long term strengthening of concrete and cement. The second stage bagging is an unnecessary step - you are better off letting it out to dry in the shade and misting it a few times over the course of the day. This type of curing will help bring in ambient CO2 as water evaporates.
I think the tent method keep its own condensation giving it the extra water it needs as it cures. JMO
Vinegar, white, helps in stabilizing the hypertufa also …in first rinderpest let it set about 5 minutes with water then continue to rinse😊
Agreed. I have a few articles about curing on the website. Works well.
Love it!!!! Great job!
Thanks for sharing your video with me on Small TH-camr's Boost. I've watched the whole thing. Well done. Very informative.
Very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to share your creative talents!! You inspire me!!
Great Job and so nice your daughter are enjoying Hypertufa
Thanks, we are having a lot of fun together. Any time spent with my daughter is a good time!
Thank you so much for this Fantastic video!! Now I want a cement mixer! Can't wait to see you you plant it up!! Thank you so much Kim,,, you are an awesome teacher!! Have a great day!!
Thanks so much. I am busy trying to get that video edited. This editing is sooo time consuming.
Wow, 50 dollars for the 2nd hand cement mxer, a super good buy!.
Nice spread of land for your gardening n hobbies. Nice, keep it up.
Nice! Thanks. If you put your dry ingredients first, you can mix it thoroughly before adding water.
I haven't had success that way. It seems to want to stick to the sides and stay dry.
I am going to make one. I will consider all your details. I am thinking of building a wooden mold. I will let you know how it turns out and all the pro,s and con"s.
OHIO STATE!! GO BUCKS!!!
I love your hypertufa pot so much. I will create one soon
One issue with pressing, compressing the mix you use, with vermiculite, is that the vermiculite will likely compress...losing it's air space, it's light-weighting capability. Just something to consider. In any case, nice video to show people how to do this :)
Nice info to know. I should quit treating it like a pie. LOL
I love your XXL pot...
Mam you did wonderful work. Keep it up,👌👍
Wow that's is just GORGEOUS...i def am going to make! What great gifts these would make...but smaller lol💛💛💛👍👍👍💚💚💚
Oh, thank you so much. You could make someone a big one if they have been very very good!
Fantastic, great job, very informative
Don Getty Thanks, I appreciate your support.
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I had a question I make one with for Metro of Piedmont in to measure of concrete if it's okay?
Is it possible (or doable) to press the sides less than an inch thick? Will it hold? How about making smaller planters with thinner sides?
Portland cement has the same PH as bleach which is why it affects bare skin similarly.
Yes, both are a strong alkaline base.
I would like to see you make a 18 to 20 inch planter; for maybe tomatoes because I am thinking about making one in the fall. I want the Hypertufa planter to be ready nest Spring, Looking forward to more video"s.
Thanks. I have never made one for a tomato, but I guess it would need to be really large. Or bottomless so that it could sit on the ground and take advantage of the room for roots to go deep.
Thanks for all the wonderful videos. I am having trouble finding the Portland cement in my area. Can I use another type of Quickrete Cement?
As long as it is just cement with no aggregate mixed in (for hypertufa).
@@KimsGardensandHome Thank you!
Do you use and/or suggest using some type of reinforcement (ie: fiber, cloth, wire) for the extra large projects, such as troughs?
I use reinforcement only if they are really big....like 3 or 4 feet. That length can use the extra help. JMO.
Lovely channel love these pots but can they be used as planters for fruit trees. I am thinking of making taller pots using 55 gal blue drums cut in half as the moulds. The porous nature of the hypertufa mix will promote more fiberous root systems & reduce the awful root girdling as seen in plastic pots. I just wonder how they will standup to the rooting systems
I think that would work wonderfully if you can make them big, Go Big!
Loving your channel, do any of these crack due to frost?
No, they don't crack due to frost or ice or snow. They are made to be porous to allow for freeze/thaw cycle. But don't leave them over the winter in standing water!
does it need a hole in middle if it is a planter?
Yes, good to add drainage.
The only vermiculite I've found around town is in small bags and expensive. I rarely buy it.
It is expensive in the smaller bags. You can find it from a link below the video. Mail order via Amazon, I mean. Huge bag to last forever. Very light, and if you have Prime, to shipping charge. See my affiliate link in description.
What do you wrap it in a bag to dry for.
It is wrapped in a bag to cure. The chemical process for the curing of the cement is best done in a moist environment created by the plastic "tent" which makes the condensation occurring give it a great cure for a long-lasting pot. Hope that makes some sense.
Why do you chose vermiculite over perlite? Curious. I’m really looking forward to trying this myself for the very first time! Thank you so much for your videos, I love to watch them all. So fun.
I choose vermiculite mostly because I like that color (for making the planters.) For soil mixing, I almost always choose perlite. Here is a video with more explanations: th-cam.com/video/Di82-aMClNc/w-d-xo.html
There was another comment from you showing up in my notifications, but I cannot seem to find it anywhere to answer there. How do I make drainage holes? Most of the time, I just drill them with a masonry bit when I take them out of the mold. Simple and easy and takes only a minute. I have a video showing my husband doing this on a large planter once we got it in place. th-cam.com/video/srCiQbpn70M/w-d-xo.html
Kim's Gardens yes I was wondering that. Thank you. I guess I’m curious why not make the holes while it’s still wet? Could I do that? Or do you think it’s best to wait? Sorry I have a million questions 🤓
Oh yes. I will watch the videos!!
@@serenamee9394 It's just one of those questions what suits you the best. Whatever you choose that works for you.
Outstanding video thanks please make more videos,
I wish I could have watched this video many years ago so I could in joy the work I did now.
My cement planter are way too heavy for me to move. Soon I will send pictures of my own hypertufa.
Glad you enjoyed it!
what can I use if I don t get the vermiculite?
Perlite is the usual substitute. You could possibly try 'expanded shale'.
How did you get the texture on the dark grey planter at 3:11?
That is one of my Styrofoam hypertufas and I have the info here. www.thehypertufagardener.com/almost-hypertufa/
Appreciate the knowledge, but boy, lots of talking w so many unnecessary information... had to play at 1.5 speed and fast forward few times.
You should wear gloves
I know. I always intend do, but then reach in....
"thank god for husbands who is stronger than you"? How many husbands/did do you have..... Man so much useless chatting I stopped after the strong husband part
Thanks for watching a portion at least. And my husband is glad to help when I can't handle it. Why would you have a problem with that?
I love these & my husband owns a cement mixer, Thank you for all the ideas
Do you think I could make a bathtub size pot? Maybe with a wire mesh inside it would be strong enuf?
I think it could be done, just make it in place or plan on moving it very carefully. Those big ones are so hard to move. Wire mesh should hold it well.
For how many days it should be cured, pl reply?
For the first cure, I leave it wrapped for 1 or 2 days, then bring out of mold and re-wrap in plastic for another week or even two. You can leave it curing for as long as you want. Seeing the wetness and condensation form on the plastic lets you know the curing process is working. If you want, unwrap and mist or water it a few times during those few weeks. Wishing you success!