I just watched an Dr.Elaine Ingham episode earlier on brix. The gentleman that was giving the information was in line with this information. But he added some things I have not heard before. Such as, testing in the morning and afternoon. Any variances can tell you what your soil is low in, and if there is a sudden drop, the plant sensed severe weather on the way. Never knew plants did that. Thanks for all this information.
I did a video that literally showed the difference in insect attack on a healthy vs unhealthy plant. I also did a trial that showed aphids on one side of a grow chamber and not on the other. The only difference was the BRIX.
Do you have any suggestions for how to use this information for gardeners at a much different & smaller scale than farmers? I’d really like to incorporate this information into my garden, lawn & processes but don’t have the scale to justify many of the tools or tests. Thank you
One place to start is with your local (county) or state extension service to see what kinds of resources they have for education, data, testing, etc. They may be able to connect you with a local farmer, grower, or agronomist who may be willing to assist. Also if you have any local network of community gardens or support organization for community gardens, local beekeepers association, or social media homesteading or gardening groups you might connect with someone who might share their tools or advice
Their not answer it here, they wanna keep you hang up so you must watch the upcoming video. But, here I'll make some guess, that we need to increase the input of potassium phosphorus and sulfur yet also maintaining the ratio to Calcium because too much potassium will suppress the availability of Ca, and also reducing the nitrogen input during generative stage. This is proven methot used by cantaloupe / melon growers to produce higher brix fruit. To much nitrogen will makes plants absorb too much water, this will effect the brix
I am just a small garden home owner and you've convinced me on the technical side that I need to do something with my soil. On the side of hands on, what steps do I need to do and or buy to get my garden in some semblance of a more productive and pest free plot? Thanks for this much needed information,
Brix is completely new to me. I stumbled across it and seems very interesting. So a question I have is the meter itself. How do you know you have a good or bad one. Or can there be a good or bad one
Thank you so much for your videos I have been in the landscape maintenance industry for over 30 years now and have never seen the refractometer applied to ornamental plants or turf grass Can I do this test of brix for turf grass and would it be the same as discussed in this video? Thank you Adam Southeastern North Carolina
While the principles discussed in the video primarily focus on agricultural crops, the underlying concept of measuring the sugar content to assess plant health is universal. For turf grass, maintaining a higher BRIX level can indicate healthier grass, potentially more resistant to pests and diseases. You might need to adjust your management practices to achieve optimal BRIX levels, similar to what’s done in agriculture.
correct me if i'm wrong. plants pump up liquides while evaporating. so midday is most of the time the sun peak and therefore to content of minerals and sugr should be highest during this time. .
Yes, plants are more actively photosynthesizing during the peak sunlight hours, which increases the sugar concentration in the sap. Ideally, BRIX should be measured between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM when the sugar content is at its highest due to peak sunlight and plant activity.
Something else to be mindful of - significant variations in BRIX readings between morning and evening can indicate potential issues with energy and mineral absorption, so consistent high midday readings are a good sign of plant health.
So if the plant is low on sugar this means there's not enough photosynthesis. The question we have to ask is why. Not enough carbon? Not enough Hydrogen? Not enough Oxygen? Not enough solar energy? The last 2 are most difficult to regulate, but all of them can partially (or completely) be influenced by humans... The question is do we need to adapt the environment/nature for the plants or do we just need to accept it as is and adapt ourselves to nature...
Just what kind OF plants are you referring to when you talk about brix? Is this brix level applicable to vegetables such as my bitter gourds, eggplants and hot peppers? If so, how so that they will be desease free and not be attacked by pests and fruit borers?
You said it takes 22 leaf’s to feed 1 orange successfully as a gardener that trims leaves off tomato plants in a hope to direct more plant energy toward fruit growth am I making a mistake?
@@reddyediesel❤ i agree. More sunlight = More photosynthesis = More sugar production which in turn provides a healthy barter between plant and soil microbes. 👌
So, i'm a hobby gardener. i heard that a high level of sugar in a plant can ve slrhe reason why anty start aphid farms on them. could you confirm this statement?
Our Dwarf mandarin tree had 100 mandarins but, all of them were small and sour. Now, the tree look dead after the harvest with only 2 petal that are green. My question is was there too much mandarin on the tree for it to handle??
I'm really sick of long videos that do nothing but preach the importance of something without actually teaching the thing itself. It's like 90% of the sermons at church's today.
We try to strike a balance between explaining why certain practices are important and how to implement them. If you’re looking for more hands-on guidance, there are other videos on our channel that dive into specific methods and applications. Feel free to check out those freely available videos, as well. No worries either way.
Quit whining and go to the website like it says in the video. Soil Works is doing us a favor providing this content. They also have a business to run. How about supporting them instead of being a communist.
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Lots of helpful takeaways from this video. The two of you work great together. I'm looking forward to more videos from you both.
I just watched an Dr.Elaine Ingham episode earlier on brix. The gentleman that was giving the information was in line with this information. But he added some things I have not heard before. Such as, testing in the morning and afternoon. Any variances can tell you what your soil is low in, and if there is a sudden drop, the plant sensed severe weather on the way. Never knew plants did that. Thanks for all this information.
Do you have a link to that video for me?
@@marcuss5330 I will try to find it again.
@@marcuss5330 th-cam.com/video/O2W-Eef8N_U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0NyFxWOwgfnNba0w This should be it if it worked.
@@marcuss5330video link bro
TY A LOT you guys are teaching me more than my school professors
i really enjoyed hearing Tom.. it has opened a new path of learning for me, thanks for sharing thiis interview
I did a video that literally showed the difference in insect attack on a healthy vs unhealthy plant. I also did a trial that showed aphids on one side of a grow chamber and not on the other. The only difference was the BRIX.
Thanks for giving me the refresher course on sugar in plants.
Good brand of refractometer for a homesteader? Thanks for explaining such things so thoroughly.
Looking forward to the next one, you guys have great charisma and a world of valuable knowledge. Keep up the great work gents.
Do you have any suggestions for how to use this information for gardeners at a much different & smaller scale than farmers? I’d really like to incorporate this information into my garden, lawn & processes but don’t have the scale to justify many of the tools or tests. Thank you
Me too!
One place to start is with your local (county) or state extension service to see what kinds of resources they have for education, data, testing, etc. They may be able to connect you with a local farmer, grower, or agronomist who may be willing to assist. Also if you have any local network of community gardens or support organization for community gardens, local beekeepers association, or social media homesteading or gardening groups you might connect with someone who might share their tools or advice
How do you get the brix up???
Their not answer it here, they wanna keep you hang up so you must watch the upcoming video.
But, here I'll make some guess, that we need to increase the input of potassium phosphorus and sulfur yet also maintaining the ratio to Calcium because too much potassium will suppress the availability of Ca, and also reducing the nitrogen input during generative stage. This is proven methot used by cantaloupe / melon growers to produce higher brix fruit. To much nitrogen will makes plants absorb too much water, this will effect the brix
@@sudarmiadi4496u should watch all the videos of glen
Cow shit, clean cow manure, no herbicides or ivermec treated
Hope to see you guys with the bugs! Fernando, Regenerative consultant Brazil south part temperate climate. Thanks for this amazing oportunitie!❤
Dr. Dykstra loves talking about problem bugs and that’ll be one of our next video releases 😉
I am just a small garden home owner and you've convinced me on the technical side that I need to do something with my soil. On the side of hands on, what steps do I need to do and or buy to get my garden in some semblance of a more productive and pest free plot? Thanks for this much needed information,
Amazing work & factual eye opener series... Love from India❤
Brix is completely new to me. I stumbled across it and seems very interesting. So a question I have is the meter itself. How do you know you have a good or bad one. Or can there be a good or bad one
Thank you so much for your videos
I have been in the landscape maintenance industry for over 30 years now and have never seen the refractometer applied to ornamental plants or turf grass
Can I do this test of brix for turf grass and would it be the same as discussed in this video?
Thank you
Adam
Southeastern North Carolina
While the principles discussed in the video primarily focus on agricultural crops, the underlying concept of measuring the sugar content to assess plant health is universal. For turf grass, maintaining a higher BRIX level can indicate healthier grass, potentially more resistant to pests and diseases. You might need to adjust your management practices to achieve optimal BRIX levels, similar to what’s done in agriculture.
Thank you for your help
Does the time of day affect the bricks reading? Is there a certain time of day that’s better to test?
I find brix lower in early morning and evening. Generally higher mid day when the plant is active.
correct me if i'm wrong. plants pump up liquides while evaporating. so midday is most of the time the sun peak and therefore to content of minerals and sugr should be highest during this time.
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Yes, plants are more actively photosynthesizing during the peak sunlight hours, which increases the sugar concentration in the sap. Ideally, BRIX should be measured between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM when the sugar content is at its highest due to peak sunlight and plant activity.
Something else to be mindful of - significant variations in BRIX readings between morning and evening can indicate potential issues with energy and mineral absorption, so consistent high midday readings are a good sign of plant health.
@@SoilWorksLLC-GSRCalciumBest example is onion..From light green to deep dark green shows the increase in brix level just by looking..
So if the plant is low on sugar this means there's not enough photosynthesis. The question we have to ask is why. Not enough carbon? Not enough Hydrogen? Not enough Oxygen? Not enough solar energy? The last 2 are most difficult to regulate, but all of them can partially (or completely) be influenced by humans...
The question is do we need to adapt the environment/nature for the plants or do we just need to accept it as is and adapt ourselves to nature...
Brix is not specifically measure the sugar exclusively
Just what kind OF plants are you referring to when you talk about brix? Is this brix level applicable to vegetables such as my bitter gourds, eggplants and hot peppers? If so, how so that they will be desease free and not be attacked by pests and fruit borers?
You said it takes 22 leaf’s to feed 1 orange successfully as a gardener that trims leaves off tomato plants in a hope to direct more plant energy toward fruit growth am I making a mistake?
Glen how can we increase brix in plant
Hear all other videos of him
Someone said that the refractameter has to be at 68 Farenheit to be accurate. Is that true?
Whats happens to brix level when there is absence of sunlight (windy rainy )
Refractometers are cheap. Always do your own testing.
Brix level goes down temporarily until the sun shines again.
@@reddyediesel❤ i agree. More sunlight = More photosynthesis = More sugar production which in turn provides a healthy barter between plant and soil microbes. 👌
I am from India, how can I buy..kindly help me@@MrCold0838
@@reddyedieselsooo there is a chance of insects infecting the plants
It seems testing soil is more important than bricks, thus the 1st thing to do?
So, i'm a hobby gardener. i heard that a high level of sugar in a plant can ve slrhe reason why anty start aphid farms on them. could you confirm this statement?
I have to start taking notes , this is the second person I’ve heard said this same thing .
Will molasses water on seed potatoes prevent scab on organic potatoes?
Brix for Almond leafs? I'm guessing yes. Ok both leaves and fruit.
Brix sir😊
@@saravanakrsna ty
Our Dwarf mandarin tree had 100 mandarins but, all of them were small and sour. Now, the tree look dead after the harvest with only 2 petal that are green.
My question is was there too much mandarin on the tree for it to handle??
Dr Earthworm
I'm really sick of long videos that do nothing but preach the importance of something without actually teaching the thing itself. It's like 90% of the sermons at church's today.
We try to strike a balance between explaining why certain practices are important and how to implement them. If you’re looking for more hands-on guidance, there are other videos on our channel that dive into specific methods and applications. Feel free to check out those freely available videos, as well. No worries either way.
@@SoilWorksLLC-GSRCalciumStill not finding any videos where you address the process of specifically increasing BIRX.
Well I'm convinced that I'm no longer going to be part of your click farm.
@@benjamin593not hurting our feelings, I personally was blown away with all the good info, good day.
Quit whining and go to the website like it says in the video. Soil Works is doing us a favor providing this content. They also have a business to run. How about supporting them instead of being a communist.
Isn't this a marketing of refractometer?
😮😮 .... 😢
Does he sell refractometers. No. He sells nutrients.
@@mikefox4830 particularly Calcium
@@mikefox4830bro he looks for the way to get higher brix, come on
@@mikefox4830the entire duration they keep telling us that we should go to that point, but not telling us how to get there
How do you get the brix up???