Row By Row Garden Show

So you think you can only grow summer squash during the summer? That's not true, you need to be growing winter squash. Hoss and Sheila give you the TOP 10 BEST winter squash to start in your backyard grocery store!

Last week we discussed fertilizers, this week it's time to talk about pest control. What is a pesticide, what are the benefits of using them, and are there different types of pest control? Tonight we discuss synthetic and organic methods of controlling those pests in your vegetable garden. What is a Pesticide? Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest.Any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. (epa.gov) Types of Pest Control Insecticides (all insecticides are pesticides, but not all pesticides are insecticides)Herbicides (plants/weeds)Rodenticides (mice/rat)Fungicides (fungus)Bactericides (bacteria)Larvicides (larvae) Alternatives to Pesticides A good organic alternative to pesticides is the cultural methods: crop rotation, and interplant mixtures of plants. The biological control method is the use of naturally occurring disease organisms. You can also use pheromon

Do you know what fertilizer you should be using? What is the difference in synthetic and organic? Do you really need nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium? With so many questions revolving around fertilizers in the garden, we decided it's time to do a deep dive before we get too far into this 2022 spring/summer season. Facts About Fertilizers Did you know that organic fertilizers feed the soil and synthetic fertilizers feed the plant? Any source of organic matter will, sooner or later, become a soil acid after it has deteriorated into the soil. Manure that is applied to the surface without a soil cover can lose 25% of its nutrients in a single 24-hour period on a sunny, windy day. Calcium Nitrate (or nitrate of lime) is produced by reacting nitric acid with crushed limestone. What Fertilizers Should You Be Using? Part 1 20-20-20 Fertilizer Our 20 20 20 Garden Fertilizer has a balanced ratio of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium that works great for fertilizing plants at all stages of growth. Th

We're not talking just "flowers", we're talking pollinators. What are pollinators? Are they important? Why do we need them in the garden? What is the result of lack of or poor pollination in the vegetable garden, how does it affect the economy, and much more?! Join us tonight as we dig in! What Is A Pollinator? Anything that helps carry pollen from male part of the flower (stamen) to the female part of the same or another flower (stigma). Are Bees The Only Insect Pollinators? It can be bees, wasp, moths, butterflies, ants, birds, flies, and small animals including bats. Some, including bees, intentionally collect pollen. Others (butterflies, birds, bats) move pollen accidentally.  Pollen sticks to their bodies and is transported unknowingly from flower to flower resulting in pollination. Why Do We Need Pollinators In The Garden? Food One out of every three bites of food you eat exists because of the efforts of pollinators, including many fruits, vegetables, and seeds. Pollinators not

Greg and special guest, Pieter from Seminis (a company that develops, grows, and markets vegetable seeds for the home gardener) do a deep dive into the seeds you should be growing this season! Discussing heirlooms and hybrids, the difference in parthenocarpic, monoecious and gynoecious varieties, pests in tomatoes, best practices for starting seedless watermelon varieties, and much more! CUCUMBERS Hoss carries many types of cucumber varieties. Understanding the scientific terms can be a bit confusing. Let's dive in. Gynoecious cucumbers are varieties that are predominantly female. There are far more female flowers on the plant than male flowers. It provides heavy harvests in a shorter period of time but does require more pollinators in the garden. Monoecious cucumber varieties have more of an equal ratio of female and male flowers and do not require bees as the gynoecious varieties do. They are designed to have more of a longer harvest period. Parthenocarpic varieties are typically what you find in

We've all struggled to grow watermelon at some point. Many of you may not even want to try and grow watermelons because of all the stories of struggle but we are here to tell you...it's easy! With the right tools and knowledge, we will have you growing watermelons successfully! Types of Watermelon Seedless: Seedless watermelons were developed in the 90's to have small edible seeds. Typically produce 10-20-pound fruits and mature in 85 days and require a pollinator variety. (Tailgate, Harvest Moon, Summer Breeze, Tripe Play, Treasure Chest, Captivation, Yellow Buttercup, Icebox: Specifically bred to be small enough to fit in a refrigerator and feed one person or a small family. Round fruits average between 5-15 pounds and mature in 75 days. (Sugar Baby, Black Tail) Yellow and Orange: Specifically bred to be small enough to fit in a refrigerator and feed one person or a small family. Round fruits average between 5-15 pounds and mature in 75 days. (Tender sweet Orange, Yellow Doll, Orangelo) Picni

Small space gardening is growing in popularity and is becoming more of a necessity in these trying times. What can you grow in raised beds? What can you grow in containers? Tonight, Greg and special guest, Tracy with Sakata Seeds go over the Best vegetables you can and should grow in your raised beds and containers. Container Gardening: Plants that work well for containers The Little Birdy Series includes a great selection of compact, determinant plants. These are great for hanging baskets, containers, grow bags, and raised beds. Rosy Finch, Yellow Canary, and Red Robin Peppers Lola Banana Pepper Arapaho Cayenne Ruby Delite Lemon Delite Orange Delite Cinder Jalapeno Orange You Sweet Right on Red Yes To Yellow Lettuce Red Tide Green Tiger Red Dragon Herbs Dill Large Italian Basil Santo Cilantro Okra Green Fingers Jambalaya Beets Kestrel Merlin Broccoli Green Magic Godzilla Vegetables for Raised Beds This also includes

One of the most popular vegetables in the United States is corn, especially sweet corn. Scientists believe people living in central Mexico developed corn at least 7,000 years ago. It started from a wild grass known as teosinte. Tonight we discuss when to plant, where to plant, water requirements, and much more. General Information Sweet corn is a warm-season crop and must be planted after the soil warms and there is no more danger of frost; at least above 55 degrees F. (13 C.). If you plant super sweet corn, be sure the soil is at least 65 degrees F. (18 C.), as super sweet corn prefers a warmer climate.Plant the corn seeds about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. Space the rows 2½ to 3 feet apart. After the plants are up, thin them to 1 foot apart. If you plant them closer, your corn will have small, poorly-filled ears. Plant in full sun Part 2 Sweet corn must self-pollinate or pollinate by a similar variety. Wind moves corn pollen from the tassel at the top of the plant to the silk

While okra may be considered a "southern thing", it can be grown in most USDA planting zones. There are many benefits to adding okra to your "things to grow this season" list, okra is an excellent source of vitamins and it is one of the easiest things to grow in the garden. Most okra varieties are heat-lovers, have low watering needs, and the beneficial pollinators love the blooms. What variety should you grow? Let's discuss! General Information: Excellent source of vitamins A, C, Folate, and magnesium.  Low in calories and carbs. Provides protein that many other fruits and vegetables lack. Contains antioxidants that contributes to brain and heart health.So many ways to cook, roasted, grilled, sauteed, fried, pickled, soups, gumbo, freeze dried. Comes in 2 colors, Pods usually green, but numerous red varieties out there as well.Okra is an annual. Okra grows the best in hardiness zones 6 – 11. You can grow okra in zone 5 but will need to take greater care with the plants.It does especially well in the

Whether you are a novice gardener or seasoned veteran, it is very important to understand the differences between transplanting and direct sowing. Advantages and Disadvantages to each method. A lot depends on both the vegetable and time of year. Direct Seeding Pros Some things don’t tolerate transplanting. Spinach, beets, carrots, peas are examples that like to start and finish in same placeThings that are quick to germinate. Radishes, beans, peas, beets, and turnips.Requires less labor and ten to mature fasterMore cost effective, especially if growing in large quantity.Better drought tolerance Cons Can be riskier, due to contending with weather and weed pressureCrowded plants, need to thin so plants don’t compete for light, water, and nutrients.Direct sown crops occupy the land longer than the same crop transplanted.Direct sown crops may be harder to get started in cold (or hot) conditions. Vegetables to Direct Seed Beans                         Corn                           Turnips

It's about to get heated! Hoss is gonna sweat! It's all about peppers tonight! What types of peppers are there, what is the science behind the heat, how should you grow and what should you avoid? Be sure to check out the podcast or video for ALL the hotness! Facts About Peppers Peppers contain only 20 calories per 100 grams, making them low-calorie and healthy. They are a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6. They also contain vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin K, folate, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. One pepper contains as much as 300% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C!  Spiciness measurement. There are the SHU scale or Scoville Heat Units. Which was named after American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville, who first invented it in 1912. SHU varying from 0 for bell peppers to 3,200,000 SHU for some extremely hot peppers. Types of Peppers Capsicum annum: (AN-yoo-um) Most common, various shapes and flavors. Almost all sweet and have thicker walls.  Ideal for sauces

It's about that time! We've got most of the seed potato orders out, now it's time to get into the dirty details of seed potato planting! What type of potato should you plant, should you plant in-ground or in raised beds, does soil temperatures matter, and so much more! What Type of Potato Should You Plant? 7 types of potatoes: Russet, White, Red, Yellow, Blue/Purple, Fingerling, PetiteEarly Season (90 days or less), Midseason (100 plus days), Late Season (110 days or more)Determinate and Indeterminate Potatoes Spring Potato Planting Schedule By Zone Soil temperature and maturation timing are extremely important in growing your potatoes. Ideally, you want to get your seeds in the ground 2-4 weeks before the last frost of Spring. The warmer your climate, the sooner you'll need to plant. Preparing and Planting In-ground planting: Rowing spacing needs to be 3-4 feet apart. Plant spacing should be 6-12 inches and planting depth should be 3-6 inches. Raised bed planting: Row spacing needs to be

Let's talk about the tips & techniques of seed starting. Evaluating your seed starting method is extremely important, is it art or skill? Where should you start your seeds? Are you using the correct soil? Are you planting at the right depth for each variety? Let's discuss! Important Tips of Seed Starting Here's what you need to remember: Keep Records/Journal to record when seeds are sown, germination, success rate and date transplanted. Tracy (justdigitfarms) did excellent video last week.Purchase seed from a trusted source (high quality) (germination rates) check seed packet for specific directionsKeep seeds stored properly: Cool dark location with low humiditySelect the correct seed-staring mixPlant in correct container/seed starting tray (drainage holes) (plant markers)Plant proper depthKeep seed starting mix moistWarm locationFertilize when seedlings have true leavesThin if needed, step up as neededPest Control Evaluate Your Method Indoor Vs outdoor: Indoor: Got to have lights, Heat mats

Our friend, Craig Howell from Sakata sits down with us to discuss all things tomatoes. What's coming to the home gardener this season, what certain tomato terms mean, what makes a good tomato, and so much more! We also choose our new name for the Hoss tomato variety! Hoss' Most Popular Tomato Varieties Bella RosaRed SnapperRoadsterTachiSweet HeartsHossinator (STM2255) What Makes A Good Tomato Disease ResistanceSmoothnessHeat SetTaste What Varieties Is Hoss Trialing? This season we will be trialing 3 new varieties! RamblerThunderbirdShelby Little Known Fact Most organic growers use hybrid varieties as their #1 to grow! Product of the Week: Amarillo Gold Rudbeckia Hossinator Tomato Striped Carosello Cucumber Watch the Complete Show on YouTube Below: https://youtu.be/LXoE3t8mg1A

No matter how large or small your garden is, every grower wants to get the most out of their space. What if you only have a 20 x 20 space? Let's talk about small space gardening, what important factors to think of when planning your garden, and which varieties to plant. Garden Site Considerations Good SoilPlenty SunshineWater SourcePollinationPossibly Fence How To Select Varieties Choose Compact VarietiesGrow VerticallyCompanion PlantingSuccession PlantingCrop Rotation 20 x 20 Small Space Garden Layout We have taken a 20 x 20 garden and made a Spring Garden Plan to get the most out of every square foot of garden space. This plan utilizes thick planting methods, vertical gardening, and smaller 3.5’ raised beds with a well-producing pollinator breaking up the quadrants. Some of us picked our favorite varieties that we would plant in our space but encourage to try different varieties and see what works for you. Q1: Kentucky Pole Bean, National Pickling Cucumber, Lemon Boy, Golden Delight Zuc

Not everyone has a large enough space for in-ground planting, tonight we focus on container gardening and give you some ideas on what to grow this season! We are excited to introduce our newest collection, the Acre Homestead Container Collection was hand-curated by Becky at Acre Homestead. We have partnered with Becky to focus on small space and container gardening. More videos from @Acre Homestead to come! Container Gardening Container gardening is ideal for those with little or no garden space. Problems with soilborne diseases, nematodes, or poor soil conditions can be easily overcome by switching to a container garden. Being able to use different-sized containers can give you easy access to your fruits or vegetables. The Perfect Space Whether you have little to no yard, live in an apartment, or only have a driveway, there is still SO much potential! You can use your windowsill, your deck, patio, doorstep. Get creative with where you place your containers. Not only is it important to the size o

What zone are you in? What should you be doing in the garden now? Let's go over it! Be sure to check out Hoss University and the Growing Guides that we continue to put out, lots of great growing information. ZONE 10 Ya'll in Zone 10 are good to go and can plant most anything right now. ZONE 9 Now - Inventory seeds, supplies to be ready to start warm-season crops by end of January (lights, heat mats, soil). Start your cool-season Crops inside: Kale, lettuce Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel SproutsGet potato spot ready for planting end of February February - Plant English peas, carrots and start planning your garden out, remembering good rotation. ZONE 8 Now - Inventory seeds, supplies to be ready to start warm-season crops by end of January (lights, heat mats, soil). Start your cool-season Crops inside: Kale, lettuce Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts Get potato spot ready for planting the end of February February - Plant English peas, carrots and start planning

Want to expand your garden all throughout the year? We know having a garden in the spring and summer months is very popular but you can have a bountiful harvest in the fall & winter months too. Growing A Winter Garden We know the most popular garden to grow is in the spring and summer months but you can have a bountiful harvest in the winter as well, especially if you are in the warmer, southern states. Here is a list of some of our favorites from our winter garden! Cabbage Caribbean Queen Cabbage is a hybrid, tropical-style cabbage with a massive, flattened head. Easier to slice and process. Great for making wraps, slaw, soups, sauerkraut and more!  80 days to maturity. Cauliflower Graffiti Cauliflower is a hybrid variety that produces stunning, bright purple heads that are medium to large-sized. Performs well even in humid conditions. 80 days to maturity. Flame Star Cauliflower is a hybrid variety that produces beautiful, pastel orange heads with great flavor. Plants have high tolerance to

Gardening Questions & Answers Part 1 Can you plant potatoes without sprouting first? Yes, you can. If you don't pre-sprout them, they can take a little bit longer in the ground to come up but yes, it can be done. How do you calculate how much (or how concentrated) fertilizer to run through your drip? And with the variability of rates (like 1:100 needs x amount of fertilizer per x gallons of water concentrate) currently working towards getting good fertigation set up going with a dosatron I salvaged from our chicken houses, have a five-gallon bucket to mix my fertilizer in. Try not to make it too complicated. The water that you are using is only a carrier for the fertilizer, don't focus on how much water. You want to focus on how much fertilizer you're putting out into the area of your garden you are focusing on. It's very hard to give rates when we don't know your soil type, temperature, what you're planting and how big your garden is. Do you have a printed catalog? We don't. We stoppe

What should you do to "winterize" your garden? Tonight, we discuss exactly what you need to do in your garden this season. Based on your zone, you may need a more ardent strategy than some others in warmer climates. Winterizing Your Garden Be sure you bring tender plants inside, cover vulnerable plants (remember to take when the threat of frost passes so they do not overheat). Clean out annual vegetables and flowers. Some may harbor disease, pests and funguses. Many bacteria and pest eggs can overwinter in debris, and they will take over your healthy plants once spring arrives.Remove weeds. Like plants, weeds left in the garden through winter can host many pest eggs and pathogens. Soil Tests.Nutrients: Lime, Potassium, Phosphorus, and NitrogenAmend your soil for spring. Manure, compost, and organic fertilizers. Plant Cover Crops: Helps regulate soil erosion, break up compacted areas, increase levels or organic matter, and add nutrientsReplenish Mulch: Helps regulate soil temperatures and oisture, pro