If you need to keep the netting on your squash and cucumbers 24/7, then you may find this video helpful: th-cam.com/video/vQYuiURZdyo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oOMwfLGnc66UHauF
I really like the info you give on your channel. I am 66 years old and i am gardening for the first time. No help, just me, myself and I. Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
Started gardening after husband passed because I didn’t know what to do with myself. I’m 3 years in now on organic gardening. It’s my self care. Doing ok at it so far. Ty for all your advice ❤️ at 74 I need all the advice I can get
I too am 66. Been gardening in pots since a teenager. Wasn't until the 2000s that I started gardening in ground and in raised beds. I'm into my 3 rd or 4th year raised bed and grow bag gardening in new location... SW GA. Big learning curve, but I'm getting there. Last year I purchased the tulle. That you for sharing your expertise.
I actually built a greenhouse structure and covered it in mesh fabric to protect my tomatoes from worms and stink bugs. A native of Florida so I know the feeling
I did this as well. Made a huge hoop . 25’ long with emt pipe. I got the insect netting from amazon 10x33. Everything is thriving in there. I have raised beds too. But I might make another hoop.
It definitely keeps most insects out. If the tomato or pea or bean, etc. is touching the netting, they will still sting the fruit. I try to steer the plant away from the netting.
I use lemon dish soap and water, I've never had a problem with insects. I also plant herbs between my tomatoes and peppers that helps keep the insects away as well as flavor the tomatoes😊
I love that idea. What herbs do you plant between the tomatoes? I haven't found any that my tomatoes like except basil and I don't think they help with insects.
This video was so good, i had to subscribe. Thanks for being transparent. I appreciate that tge most when I'm looking for info about my garden. I look forward to more great videos from you. And I'll be watching what you have already posted.
Here in MO the squash bugs strike in the morning as soon as flowers open, also the bugs that lay eggs which turn into larvae that burrow into vines and suck the life out of them.
@@Navajosun Greetings! I covered the cabbage with tulle late in the season when I realized the cabbage worms and critters were a big problem. The cabbage harvest was 7 or 8 nice heads. My daughter made sauerkraut.😄
I like to use binder clips. You can get them in different sizes, there in the office supply area in the stores. You can also use them to tie string onto for adding stakes for added support. There are also PVC clips. Make a cage out of PVC pipe. Put netting over, and use the PVC clips to hold it in place.
I like that idea about binder clips. I've used them but I guess the ease of clothespins is still my go to. The PVC idea is great. I like that it can be reused many, many seasons. Thanks for sharing.
7:00 Why not get old sheets - cut into pillow-like tube pieces (can sew or pin together), pillow cases, etc. You can cover with plastic if you want to keep dry and from becoming a lump! 😂 You fill loosely with dirt and lay them around the bottom for weighted assurance of sealing, possibly all entry from tiny annoyances.
I love new ideas! The only thing is-where to store it when I don't need them anymore. I can stack the wood or other items somewhere else but seems I would need to empty the sheets if I want to reuse them.
great video! I've been buying agricultural netting through Amazon and the good stuff is pricey! I'll try your idea next. Ground cover u-shaped staples work great to hold down the netting around the edges.
👋Hi~ Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us. I am interested in the Native Florida Tomatoes that you left uncovered at the end of your tomato row. I reviewed your Link List several times & also checked in Comments to see if it was posted anywhere on there. If it's posted, I truly am sorry to ask, but if not, may I please have it.🤷THANKS!🙋
I haven't posted a link to any. Here in Florida, there are some people in gardening groups that will share the seeds. I can't here on TH-cam for security reasons-sorry. There are several sellers on Etsy. Get the red ones that are only thumbnail or less size. Once you get one bush, save the seeds from ripe tomatoes just in case they don't reseed themselves. Let me know how it goes!
I agree with @mandy138Cool. Tulle is a lightweight netting that can be used but it isn't as sturdy. I show the difference about half-way through the video.
Awesome tip, I'm in North central Florida and just about to trellis my tomatoes, got quite a few this year amd I was planning on using Trifecta crop control and other organic/natural solutions but I'm smacking myself in the head like why didn't I think of this!?
tomatoes and strawberries do not need pollinators. The wind will shake the flowers enough to pollinate themselves. If you cover squash and cucumbers, you will either need to uncover them daily or hand pollinate.
I bought some tulle for my broccoli plants. Also want to cover my strawberry plants - but how will be bees get in to fertilize the flowers?? No bees - no berries from what I understand. Wouldn't that be true with tomato's too? I don't worry about all that with the broccoli and cauliflower etc. But don't you have to be concerned with berries & tomato flowers & bees for pollination? Just wondering what you think about the bee scenario?
I lived in every time zone in this country and Michael’s have never been cheaper than Joann fabrics. The only thing is Michael’s offers is more coupons. Joann fabrics definitely still sells mess, just not in your area. I just bought some about a couple weeks ago.
Great vid. Question. You ordered this from Michaels. Was it material dept. or gardening dept. and what do they call it. Since it isn’t tulle, or bug netting. It looks good and sturdy too. Thanks for sharing . ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm also in Central Florida and the stink bugs are the hardest bug to control in the summer. I followed the link for the netting but i have a question about how to order this. It says .89/yard but there's no option to put how many yards you want so do you just order multiple quantities, as in adding lets say 20 to your cart for 20 yards? I've never ordered fabric before.
You know at the very first of the video where I show you that I already had damage to the tomatoes? I still found more on my daily rounds and had to manually squish them until that first round was gone. If it's stinkbugs, wear gloves and sneak up on them to catch them. In the future, try to put the netting on early. I waited too long, so next year, I hope to get the netting on sooner.
Thanks for sharing. That's a really good price. I just hope it is the strong, sturdy netting. And how wide is it? That's important too. Do you have details?
Tomatoes and strawberries do not need pollinators. Only air movement. Also, tulle is more fragile. This is a real tough netting that can be used to scrub things with!
Thank you for the information! Does it work on cucumber aphids. I have a terrible time every year with some that are tiny and redish in color. And another that is black and kinda looks like a skinny stink bug. I have tried soap and even going out every day and picking them off, but it does not work. They destroy several rows within a few days.
I doubt it. Aphids could fit through the mesh. I would check the nitrogen level of the soil. Aphids love plants that have an excess of nitrogen. See my video about fertilizer.
Hello did you know planting flowers near you garden will bring more bees for more product. love your video also baking helps keep insects away great informationThank you
🤔If someone could figure out how to make the Everglades tomato bigger without losing all of its insect and disease hardiness benefits...well, that would be the bees knees!🐝☺️💕
I'm guessing that squash bugs are active during the day, so if you have to keep them covered during the day, you will need to hand-pollinate your squash.
Thanks for sharing. I don't have those. Can you please let us know how you prevent them? If it was me, I would keep them covered at all times and hand-pollinate the squash. IDK about cucumbers-there's usually too many to deal with. I have kept the pests that are attracted to the squash and cucumbers out with the netting.
@@FloridaGirl- That's great! I actually forgot to cover them one night....after I say to not forget:( I squashed new worms but I'm not sure the plants will recover as they also now have powdery mildew. I'm thinking of constructing a hoop house next year, just big enough for the bed of squash and cucumbers.
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The "worms" are caterpillars not worms. They live underground and are beneficial. Caterpillars est leaves and damage fruit. Inexperienced or new gardeners need to know the difference.
If you need to keep the netting on your squash and cucumbers 24/7, then you may find this video helpful: th-cam.com/video/vQYuiURZdyo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oOMwfLGnc66UHauF
I really like the info you give on your channel. I am 66 years old and i am gardening for the first time. No help, just me, myself and I. Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
You are so welcome. We may be "old" but we can do this! I'm 68. Gardening helps with exercise a lot.
Started gardening after husband passed because I didn’t know what to do with myself. I’m 3 years in now on organic gardening. It’s my self care. Doing ok at it so far. Ty for all your advice ❤️ at 74 I need all the advice I can get
Me tooo! God bless our efforts!
I too am 66. Been gardening in pots since a teenager. Wasn't until the 2000s that I started gardening in ground and in raised beds. I'm into my 3 rd or 4th year raised bed and grow bag gardening in new location... SW GA. Big learning curve, but I'm getting there. Last year I purchased the tulle. That you for sharing your expertise.
@@glorialaster8880 That's amazing that you started that "late" in life and you are not giving up. Thank you for sharing.
I’m using tulle fabric. It’s cheap. Now I’m using green tulle, as it looks better.
I actually built a greenhouse structure and covered it in mesh fabric to protect my tomatoes from worms and stink bugs. A native of Florida so I know the feeling
Thanks for sharing!
I did this as well. Made a huge hoop . 25’ long with emt pipe. I got the insect netting from amazon 10x33. Everything is thriving in there. I have raised beds too. But I might make another hoop.
Thank you so much what a great video. I can only have a pot garden on my deck but I enjoy your videos.
3rd generation central Florida native here. Great information. Thanks👍
Thank you so much!
Oh yeah Im dealing with these worms right now. Ah what a mess I will try this thank you!
It definitely keeps most insects out. If the tomato or pea or bean, etc. is touching the netting, they will still sting the fruit. I try to steer the plant away from the netting.
Im Thinking a wood frame on the ground would help, great idea for the netting. Thanks for the tips.
Great idea!
Thanks for the info. I had worms eat up my tomato plants a couple of years ago. I will try this and let you know how it works.
please do!
I use lemon dish soap and water, I've never had a problem with insects. I also plant herbs between my tomatoes and peppers that helps keep the insects away as well as flavor the tomatoes😊
I love that idea. What herbs do you plant between the tomatoes? I haven't found any that my tomatoes like except basil and I don't think they help with insects.
My favorite Dill add lemon thyme Rosemary would work well but perhaps planted in front of your tomato bed😊
@@eddygray9295 I do have dill that comes up volunteer every year. I'll try to remember to transplant it next year.
This video was so good, i had to subscribe. Thanks for being transparent. I appreciate that tge most when I'm looking for info about my garden. I look forward to more great videos from you. And I'll be watching what you have already posted.
Thank you, I’ve been having issues with stink bugs.
They are the worst! I still go out every day with gloves on just in case one found its way in. It's rare but it only takes one to ruin a bunch.
Here in MO the squash bugs strike in the morning as soon as flowers open, also the bugs that lay eggs which turn into larvae that burrow into vines and suck the life out of them.
I have heard about the early morning visitors! I have had times where I kept them covered at all times and hand-pollinate. Thanks for sharing.
I used the netting on my cabbage last year. Purchased it at Walmart.
We had a hot dry growing season here in Minnesota.💐🙋🌻
Yes, the netting is good for a lot of veggies. Thanks for the idea.
How did your cabbage turn out? When did you cover them with tulle? 🙏🏽
@@Navajosun I hope the viewer will share:)
@@Navajosun Greetings! I covered the cabbage with tulle late in the season when I realized the cabbage worms and critters were a big problem. The cabbage harvest was 7 or 8 nice heads. My daughter made sauerkraut.😄
@@theresamikelson2569 thank you!
You are a treasure!!
And a hard worker ~ God Bless you!!
Thank you!
Very smart ideas.Thank you very much for taking the time to share this information.
You are so welcome!
I’ve also been using the netting on my fig trees when they start to ripen.
Great tip!
I like to use binder clips. You can get them in different sizes, there in the office supply area in the stores. You can also use them to tie string onto for adding stakes for added support. There are also PVC clips. Make a cage out of PVC pipe. Put netting over, and use the PVC clips to hold it in place.
I like that idea about binder clips. I've used them but I guess the ease of clothespins is still my go to. The PVC idea is great. I like that it can be reused many, many seasons. Thanks for sharing.
7:00 Why not get old sheets - cut into pillow-like tube pieces (can sew or pin together), pillow cases, etc. You can cover with plastic if you want to keep dry and from becoming a lump! 😂
You fill loosely with dirt and lay them around the bottom for weighted assurance of sealing, possibly all entry from tiny annoyances.
I love new ideas! The only thing is-where to store it when I don't need them anymore. I can stack the wood or other items somewhere else but seems I would need to empty the sheets if I want to reuse them.
great video! I've been buying agricultural netting through Amazon and the good stuff is pricey! I'll try your idea next. Ground cover u-shaped staples work great to hold down the netting around the edges.
Thanks for sharing. Great idea about the staples. Do you think the staples will tear the netting?
I guess I’m the only one that listened to the intro of the kids singing. Or I’m hearing things 😜
My siblings said they couldn't understand them, being unfamiliar with hymns. So, I have started adding the words in the intro. Thanks for noticing.
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Thank you for your kind words!
New to your channel N. FL. Thanks for the information, I was using tulle, need to switch to the netting which seems stronger
Welcome! Thanks for watching. Yes, the netting is stronger.
👋Hi~ Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us.
I am interested in the Native Florida Tomatoes that you left uncovered at the end of your tomato row. I reviewed your Link List several times & also checked in Comments to see if it was posted anywhere on there. If it's posted, I truly am sorry to ask, but if not, may I please have it.🤷THANKS!🙋
I haven't posted a link to any. Here in Florida, there are some people in gardening groups that will share the seeds. I can't here on TH-cam for security reasons-sorry. There are several sellers on Etsy. Get the red ones that are only thumbnail or less size. Once you get one bush, save the seeds from ripe tomatoes just in case they don't reseed themselves. Let me know how it goes!
What about checking at garage sales or thrift stores for old sheers?
I LOVE that idea!
I love your channel!
Thanks for sharing this! 💯 ❣️
You are so welcome
Thank you for sharing this information. Have a Blessed Day!
Thank you! You too!
What about keeping Fire Ants out of your garden/containers? They're so terrible 😢 lost my potatoes last yr to the 🐜
Sprinkle ground cinnamon on the ground around your plants because ants hate it and it won’t harm your plants as it’s all natural.
Very helpful information ❤️💐👍🙏thanks have a love day and weekend
I'm glad it was helpful.
It's called Tulle. You make wedding veils and little kid's tutu outfits. You can buy it in all sorts of colors.
You cam use tulle, but the video is using something else.
I agree with @mandy138Cool. Tulle is a lightweight netting that can be used but it isn't as sturdy. I show the difference about half-way through the video.
@@Mandy138Cool thank you
I live in central Florida as well. Stink Bugs can be a real problem.
I hate them!
can't seem to get michael's website for the netting you showed. thanks!
Here you go:) www.michaels.com/product/bright-white-matte-mesh-10594372
Thank you
THANKS FOR THE INFO MANY BLESSINGS ❤❤❤❤
and to you as well:)
Thanks for sharing 😊
Awesome tip, I'm in North central Florida and just about to trellis my tomatoes, got quite a few this year amd I was planning on using Trifecta crop control and other organic/natural solutions but I'm smacking myself in the head like why didn't I think of this!?
I know, right? Let's do it cheaper and more effective:)
I use tulle too, but how will the good pollinators get on the plant?
tomatoes and strawberries do not need pollinators. The wind will shake the flowers enough to pollinate themselves. If you cover squash and cucumbers, you will either need to uncover them daily or hand pollinate.
What about blocking pollinators?
Tomatoes don't need pollinators. They only need air movement.
@@camillabarnes6678 yes. If you covered cukes, you would need to uncover during the day or hand pollinate.
Lovely video, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it.
I bought some tulle for my broccoli plants. Also want to cover my strawberry plants - but how will be bees get in to fertilize the flowers?? No bees - no berries from what I understand. Wouldn't that be true with tomato's too? I don't worry about all that with the broccoli and cauliflower etc. But don't you have to be concerned with berries & tomato flowers & bees for pollination? Just wondering what you think about the bee scenario?
None of the plants you mention need pollinators. They pollinate themselves with wind movement. t doesn't have to be windy, just air movement.
I use frost protection covers at night for my Squash and cucumbers.
That works! Thanks for sharing.
I lived in every time zone in this country and Michael’s have never been cheaper than Joann fabrics. The only thing is Michael’s offers is more coupons. Joann fabrics definitely still sells mess, just not in your area. I just bought some about a couple weeks ago.
That's good to know! Thanks for sharing. I agree that JoAnn Fabrics is usually cheaper.
I am lucky if I get 2 years out of mesh. It dry rots so easy. However, it does the trick. Wish it worked to keep squash bugs away.
Try a stiffer netting. I live in Central Florida and this kind lasts several seasons. Do squash bugs crawl under the netting?
Great vid. Question. You ordered this from Michaels. Was it material dept. or gardening dept. and what do they call it. Since it isn’t tulle, or bug netting. It looks good and sturdy too. Thanks for sharing . ❤️
You're welcome. Please refer to the pinned (top) comment. It has a link for online order. Michael's is a craft store. The netting is online only.
@@debbiesorganicgarden Thank you so much Debbie 🤗
Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm also in Central Florida and the stink bugs are the hardest bug to control in the summer. I followed the link for the netting but i have a question about how to order this. It says .89/yard but there's no option to put how many yards you want so do you just order multiple quantities, as in adding lets say 20 to your cart for 20 yards? I've never ordered fabric before.
I think I remember that you put it in your cart and there you can adjust the amount. I put 20 yards and it came in one piece.
@@debbiesorganicgarden thank you for responding!! I will try to place an order now! ☺️
How do the pollinators get in to get you any tomatoes at all?
tomatoes do not need pollinators. Wind, breeze, any movement is all they need.
You can also self pollinate your tomatoes with a cheap electric tootbrush. I do it to get as many tomatoes as possible.
Do vine borer moths come out at night? What time do you cover your squash?
How are the tomato blossoms pollinated?
air movement. No pollinators needed.
Could you possibly share a link to the netting you found? I'm having trouble finding the same type as what you show in your video.
Sure: www.michaels.com/product/bright-white-matte-mesh-10594372
@@debbiesorganicgarden that's a great price, thank you for sharing!
I have used netting and tulle and the bugs are already in there, especially at the size you have them. What do you do about that?
You know at the very first of the video where I show you that I already had damage to the tomatoes? I still found more on my daily rounds and had to manually squish them until that first round was gone. If it's stinkbugs, wear gloves and sneak up on them to catch them. In the future, try to put the netting on early. I waited too long, so next year, I hope to get the netting on sooner.
Ebay has every color 50"x40 yards $10
Thanks for sharing. That's a really good price. I just hope it is the strong, sturdy netting. And how wide is it? That's important too. Do you have details?
are the tomato's getting enough sunshine?? to ripen
Yes. Here in Florida, they need the leaves to protect them from sunscald.
What is your netting called
Michaels calls it bright white matte mesh.
Tulle, wedding veil
it's not the same. Tulle is much finer, like the difference I showed about 1/3 of the way into the video. Tulle works but won't last as long.
nice ❤
I use this the only issue I have is that the bees can't pollinate the flowers. The fabric is tulle.
Tomatoes and strawberries do not need pollinators. Only air movement. Also, tulle is more fragile. This is a real tough netting that can be used to scrub things with!
Thank you for the information! Does it work on cucumber aphids. I have a terrible time every year with some that are tiny and redish in color. And another that is black and kinda looks like a skinny stink bug. I have tried soap and even going out every day and picking them off, but it does not work. They destroy several rows within a few days.
I doubt it. Aphids could fit through the mesh. I would check the nitrogen level of the soil. Aphids love plants that have an excess of nitrogen. See my video about fertilizer.
Hello did you know planting flowers near you garden will bring more bees for more product. love your video also baking helps keep insects away great informationThank you
Please share how to use baking soda. It's alkaline, so I'm wondering if it would hurt more than harm the balance of my soil that is already alkaline.
The vines borer moth lays eggs in the daytime.
Vine borers decimated our squash plants last year. I saw only one moth in the daytime, too.
If you use that fine netting, how do bees get to your plants?
tomatoes do not need pollinators. Air movement does the trick.
The squirrels didn’t wreck the netting?
No. I use it to keep them out of the strawberries. It works!
🤔If someone could figure out how to make the Everglades tomato bigger without losing all of its insect and disease hardiness benefits...well, that would be the bees knees!🐝☺️💕
Why not just sew a seam and make it real wide to drape over and end up also with more netting left for the bottom edge?
That's a good idea. I prefer to do it this way because I use the netting in other places that don't need both sides.
😳 How do bees get to blossoms to pollinate?
Tomatoes do not need pollinators. Only air movement. Or shake the plants daily if you like.
Will this work about yellow squash bugs? We have a horrible time with stink bugs on our squash.
I'm guessing that squash bugs are active during the day, so if you have to keep them covered during the day, you will need to hand-pollinate your squash.
Unlike many moths, the squash vine borer flies during the day.
Thanks for sharing. I don't have those. Can you please let us know how you prevent them? If it was me, I would keep them covered at all times and hand-pollinate the squash. IDK about cucumbers-there's usually too many to deal with. I have kept the pests that are attracted to the squash and cucumbers out with the netting.
Yes I am hand pollinating my squash. As I am growing them in a 25’ hoop house enclosed in bug netting. They are thriving !! Yay
@@FloridaGirl- That's great! I actually forgot to cover them one night....after I say to not forget:( I squashed new worms but I'm not sure the plants will recover as they also now have powdery mildew. I'm thinking of constructing a hoop house next year, just big enough for the bed of squash and cucumbers.
Amazon has this netting......
Thanks for sharing. Please check the description carefully. It needs to be that real sturdy netting.
I have been using netting from Amazon for several years. It holds up very well and it’s very inexpensive.
Which one did you find that holds up very well and is inexpensive? Thanks
@@jimjam36695 Garden Netting, Ultra Fine Garden Mesh Netting 10x33Ft Greenhouse Protection Net, Reusable Plant Covers for Protect Vegetables Fruits Plant Flower Crop Screen Barrier Net Row Covers $23 last year.
Your tomato blossoms need to be pollinated so I guess you also uncover them during the daylight?
No. They dont need pollinators. They only need air movement. You could also shake the like a vibration.
@@debbiesorganicgarden Thank you so kindly for your quick reply and darn, i should have known this. Thank you and God bless.
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Cheap & easy...What's not to like?
baking soda
Baking soda for what?
please share what it's for.
Use seven dust problem solved
Not only does it not work, then my title would be incorrect😁
Seven will kill good bugs
The "worms" are caterpillars not worms. They live underground and are beneficial. Caterpillars est leaves and damage fruit. Inexperienced or new gardeners need to know the difference.
Yes, I agree. I did that on purpose because people would identify immediately to the word, "worm" more so than caterpillars:)
Everywhere is a better price than JoAnn's, their prices are criminal. Glad they are going out of business, they don't deserve to exist.
I always use their coupons. I'm not sure if all JoAnn stores are closing but I have been happy with them. I never pay full price.