Mark are you saying you removed the winter rye in the strawberry bed this spring? How did you cut it, with a weed wacker maybe? I ask because I don't see any winter rye stubs in the bed. Thank you.
Good idea for shade for the lettuce. I like the thinking outside the box. I had been pondering the same problem for shade for lettuce during the warmer season, i was thinking of spraying them with kaolin clay (surround) like a sunscreen. But your idea wont wash away in the rain so that might be better. Ive seen others growing them in with tall trellised plants like cucs or tomatoes for shade too. Im invisioning growing rows of lettuce with a row of rye/covercrops between each row alternately to fill out the field in production and still achieve the same shade/wind benefits. The rows would have to run north/south for the shading to work right and i would add some other plants to the cover crop mix to draw in some beneficial insects for the crop. Beats buying a hoophouse and shade cloth.
Mark, Thank you so much for your videos. I'm learning a great deal. I have a question. I have the autoimmune disease Celiac. I have a severe autoimmune reaction if I eat a gluten grain. I also react if I get gluten dust on my skin or breathe gluten dust. What cover crops could I use that are gluten-free instead of rye? I live in zone 5B in Utah. Thanks so much.
Hi, Mark. It looks like the grass is doing well for you. I like how you use it to add some wind break. The grass in the field here gets tall. But not as fast as the rye. It is cut and bailed maybe 2 times a year. I have no clue what type of grass it is. But it is thick. I really did not think of it as a benefit. When the cut and bail. Millions of fleas hit our house every July. Do you have that issue with rye?
+I AM ORGANIC GARDENING how do you protect tomatoes and peppers from hot sun? i have a huge issue, all plants are wilting…and they recover in the evening but cmooon, for example mint plant, has no problems, it can stay on sun for 24 hours.
Love your channel! I was recommending your vids to a gardener and he did not believe that fungus helps plants to communicate with each other. I can't find your vid on that. Do you remember which one you posted that discussed mitochondral fungi, you had one with a microscope, you showed how the clay breaks up…lots of good ideas! I just can't find them:( Thanks again. GREAT VIDS!!
Rye hedges….Excellent wind break. And love the way you tame that wayward kale. Let that be a warning to all others. "Grow in the wrong spot and you will be eaten !".
Hi, forgive me For asking out si de the the videos thime. I wonder regarding composting utom lives. Wouldnt it be better to lay the lives and plant seeds on top of them?? Wouldnt it be more efficient and faster?? With all the rootos and batería And so fotrth???
Hi, Mark, I have tried some of your methods, some successful others not. Strawberries doing well with the rye and clover. However in a raised bed with clover, my okra, tomatoes, peppers, and basil have all turned yellow. I then used mushroom manure and Epson salt to no avail and finally today I have given the clover a hair cut hoping that more light will show some improvement, Any thoughts on what the problem might be?
I hate weed whackers. I'm working a food forest on a much smaller scale with three acres. I started using a European Scythe you might want to try it. It's especially good for trimming around the base of fruit trees. There is a company in Main that handcrafts different types of scythes and they build them based on your body mechanics. Check out scythe supply if interested.
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another great video!
Mark are you saying you removed the winter rye in the strawberry bed this spring? How did you cut it, with a weed wacker maybe? I ask because I don't see any winter rye stubs in the bed. Thank you.
Good idea for shade for the lettuce. I like the thinking outside the box. I had been pondering the same problem for shade for lettuce during the warmer season, i was thinking of spraying them with kaolin clay (surround) like a sunscreen. But your idea wont wash away in the rain so that might be better. Ive seen others growing them in with tall trellised plants like cucs or tomatoes for shade too. Im invisioning growing rows of lettuce with a row of rye/covercrops between each row alternately to fill out the field in production and still achieve the same shade/wind benefits. The rows would have to run north/south for the shading to work right and i would add some other plants to the cover crop mix to draw in some beneficial insects for the crop. Beats buying a hoophouse and shade cloth.
Mark, Thank you so much for your videos. I'm learning a great deal. I have a question. I have the autoimmune disease Celiac. I have a severe autoimmune reaction if I eat a gluten grain. I also react if I get gluten dust on my skin or breathe gluten dust. What cover crops could I use that are gluten-free instead of rye? I live in zone 5B in Utah. Thanks so much.
great idea
be well
Hi, Mark. It looks like the grass is doing well for you. I like how you use it to add some wind break. The grass in the field here gets tall. But not as fast as the rye. It is cut and bailed maybe 2 times a year. I have no clue what type of grass it is. But it is thick. I really did not think of it as a benefit. When the cut and bail. Millions of fleas hit our house every July. Do you have that issue with rye?
+I AM ORGANIC GARDENING
how do you protect tomatoes and peppers from hot sun?
i have a huge issue, all plants are wilting…and they recover in the evening but cmooon, for example mint plant, has no problems, it can stay on sun for 24 hours.
Always an adventure hanging out with you.
what kind of rice can I plant in May, and then plant garlic in November
Hi Mark,
Is it true I should avoid planting peppers, tomatoes and eggplants next to my Brussels sprouts? Do you follow this? Thanks.
Good stuff as usual! Your rye is doing amazing, BTW.
Love your channel! I was recommending your vids to a gardener and he did not believe that fungus helps plants to communicate with each other. I can't find your vid on that. Do you remember which one you posted that discussed mitochondral fungi, you had one with a microscope, you showed how the clay breaks up…lots of good ideas! I just can't find them:( Thanks again. GREAT VIDS!!
Rye hedges….Excellent wind break.
And love the way you tame that wayward kale. Let that be a warning to all others. "Grow in the wrong spot and you will be eaten !".
Hi, forgive me For asking out si de the the videos thime. I wonder regarding composting utom lives. Wouldnt it be better to lay the lives and plant seeds on top of them?? Wouldnt it be more efficient and faster?? With all the rootos and batería And so fotrth???
You can roll the cereal rye and it forms a weed mat
Hi, Mark, I have tried some of your methods, some successful others not. Strawberries doing well with the rye and clover. However in a raised bed with clover, my okra, tomatoes, peppers, and basil have all turned yellow. I then used mushroom manure and Epson salt to no avail and finally today I have given the clover a hair cut hoping that more light will show some improvement, Any thoughts on what the problem might be?
Now this i got to try
I hate weed whackers. I'm working a food forest on a much smaller scale with three acres. I started using a European Scythe you might want to try it. It's especially good for trimming around the base of fruit trees. There is a company in Main that handcrafts different types of scythes and they build them based on your body mechanics. Check out scythe supply if interested.
I thought that you were suppose to mound cakes.
Please write a book you are way too knowledgeable just for YouTube