This video is about how to perform an Air Layering. Stan shows how you can create a whole new plant from an existing plant bundle.
On This episode, James builds a weatherproof elevated gardening container that will last a lifetime. Stan shows off many different types of plants that you could grow in an elevated gardening box.
This episode Stan goes back to the Black Kow facility and interviews the amazingly dedicated owner of Black Kow Michael Lange. Stan and Michael discuss the process of manufacturing manure, the labor, the effort that it takes to go from the pile to the bag.
Susan wrote:
Hello, I live in Vail, AZ. I planted some sweet potato slips in late May.
I’ve noticed that my vines are flowering and not looking real good anymore. How
do I know when they are ready to harvest and how do I do that? What is the
differance between a vining plant and a bush plant? Thanks so much for any help
you can give.
Dear Susan,
The sweet potato vine is an aggressive fine but can have problems with white flies
and fungal problems. Starting the plants off in a good potting soil is usually wise.
Some people like yellow sticky traps to catch white flies which you might find
available at local nursery/garden supply stores. Harvesting takes normally about
140 days from start to harvest. Rake up or pitch fork tilling up the soil where the
sweet potatoes have grown.
A vining plants tend to have long stems or tendrils that help them attach to either a
trellis or another structure. Bush plants typically stay compact growing in one area.
My Best,
Stan
Chris wrote:
I am growing a few tomato plants and I have a couple that the tops aren’t
growing as well as the bottoms. I have pics of them but don’t know how to send
them with the message.
Dear Chris,
This is typically caused by a fungus. Look for a fungicide that labels itself
for tomatoes and vegetables. Apply this weekly. At this time of year, get
ready to think about planting the fall garden in October.
My Best,
Stan
B. C. Crawford wrote:
yellow straight neck squash have A light greenish tent. Thry have no other
damage showing.
Dear B. C.:
Check the pH of the soil, make sure this is in a good growing range of 5.5 to 6.5. If you
are in the area I will be doing “free” pH testing at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg Times
Home Show on June 10th, 11th, and 12th. Also, make sure you are using a complete
fertilizer, such as MiracleGro.
My best,
Stan
julieanna wrote:
do i need to split snap bean plants before planting them into a container or
planter box???
Dear JulieAnna,
Not sure what your question is on the bean plant. Are you referring to the seed pods? If this is the case, yes. Split the
pods, get the seeds out and get them planted into a good soil mix. Plant 1 time as deep as the seed is thick (1/4 inch deep).
My best,
Stan
John wrote:
both me and a friend have tried to grow Zucchini and we both had the same
problems several seasons in a row we use eatrh boxes in the normal way the
plants grow great look very healthly the fruit starts out ok but just before
they get to picking size say 4-5 inches they get soft on the end away from the
plant i’ve tried removing the flower when it turns brown but no luck. do you
have any advice.
Dear John:
Zucchini plants can be a challenge. Make sure there is enough calcium in the fertilizer and spray preventively, once weekly with a fungicide such as Dithane M-45, labeled for vegetables. Always follow label directions.
My best,
Stan DeFreitas, Mr. GT
