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@losjojo
4 жыл бұрын
What's under the comics ?
@toddthreess9624
Жыл бұрын
How do you keep the straw from sprouting wheat seeds?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Жыл бұрын
@@toddthreess9624 is all in the type you buy. You have to purchase clean straw to begin with
@sajakajaks1289
Жыл бұрын
This dude been laughing the whole time he's talking.
@elimen6331
3 ай бұрын
His high lol😂 making this videos
@JosephLaurie-dn4kg
2 ай бұрын
But your comment is everything
@Queen-jc8fd
4 жыл бұрын
That was helpful.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad for that, and thanks for watching.
@cirrocumulus1948
4 жыл бұрын
I know it may sound a bit weird but maybe you could put the taken off leaves into compost.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Yup....always do. Actually, sometimes I'll plant them WITH the tomatoes...so they they can break down and give the nutrients back the plant!
@GreenLove1
4 жыл бұрын
My mom taught me that when I was little.. bury the leaves right under the plant and refund the nutrition to the soil
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLove1 Definitely.....waste not, want not!
@GreenLove1
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ha ha, that sounds like my mom too!!! 💚
@heldaberaunleiva7172
2 жыл бұрын
TOMATOE ROMAS SAMOR
@Knulppage
3 жыл бұрын
I really like the style of this video right off the bat. I came here cause I dumped a bag of old roma tomatoes outside and about 20 plants sprouted. I spread them out when they were babies and now they're fruiting.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Right on, thanks for watching and congrats on the Roma bounty! :-)
@1ntuthukozwane
Жыл бұрын
20 plants is awesome. I only have about 6 or so. But, they are giving me 7-14 fruits on one flower stem. It is awesome. I did not know Roma could be so plenty but we have been having torrential rain for the past month, so, maybe that's why I have such great fruit set.
@theresakelly1915
3 жыл бұрын
I started gardening last year in toilet paper rolls. Within a week my romas’s were 4” tall! I gave them all away to people who have gardens. The secret to get them to germinate and grow so fast was adding a sprinkle of crushed eggshells to each plant and only watering with collected rain water. If I keep anything this year I’ve have to grow in big pots. I love gardening!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Paper rolls are the best Theresa, I've been using them so much this year!
@lovecats6856
Жыл бұрын
Nice. My rain barrels freeze.
@PacificArcTigWelding
4 жыл бұрын
Now I know who keeps stealing my damn newspapers off my doorstep...! And all the twist ties from thriftys...!😂 Great vid man!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Oh... 100%....that'd be me!
@mazdarex7
3 жыл бұрын
Tis the midnight rambler
@bycfr08
3 жыл бұрын
The newspaper delivery boy got blamed.. haha
@Mstymntntop
3 жыл бұрын
Why do you laugh while talking so much....hard to watch?
@islami658
3 жыл бұрын
Why do you giggle when you talk
@alexfontenot4963
3 жыл бұрын
This really ruins the video for me
@priayief
3 жыл бұрын
That is very useful information for growing Roma tomatoes - especially regarding the issue of Blossom End Rot. There are so many home gardeners (and KZitemrs) recommending a variety of treatments for this disease, while the simplest cure is to adjust one's watering schedule (water only when needed and water deeply, as you advised). I've grown Romas successfly in 4', no-dig raised beds for many years.My mulching and watering schedule is identical to yours (except I use a drip system on a timer). I set up tomato cages and plant 9 tomatoes in each 4' bed. This may sound like too many plants but it works well for me. Over the years I've tried combinations of 6, 9 and 12 plants per bed and my best production has been with 9 plants/bed. As for feeding, I simply apply about 3 inches of compost to the top of the bed at the end of the growing season, then I cover the bed with leaves for the winter. Hope this helps an thanks for posting. Cheers.
@rockmetalband
2 жыл бұрын
you just have to put ash for calcium as fertilizer,
@dana102083
Жыл бұрын
@@rockmetalband potassium.
@rockmetalband
Жыл бұрын
@@dana102083 ash has everything expect nitrogen
@airinhong3566
4 жыл бұрын
Will the root eventually grow through the newspaper? And do you need to remove the leaves that touch the mulch? Thank youuu...
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Airin, great question. The roots definitely punch through the newspaper into the bed. Its only 2-3 layers thick and the roots have no trouble getting through. I try to keep an eye on all my tomatoes and peppers and remove any leaves touching the mulch after a period of time. These guys should grow up quickly in a week or so, and lift above the ground. I'll check them every couple of weeks though.🍅🍅🍅
@OSGCourtWatch
4 жыл бұрын
Always remove any leaf near the soil...any soil that splashed up on leaves will cause disease. Mulch is huge help but still doesn’t hurt to be safe...
@Eidolin
2 жыл бұрын
I threw out kitchen scraps in my compost pile in winter. In late spring I noticed two baby tomato plants growing (I recognized the leaves…and the scent). I planted them in tiny pots and now they are 2 feet tall with one tiny Roma coming! How crazy
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
So awesome! Cycle of life!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Don't throw away that old potting mix! Reuse and recharge it to save both time and money!: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pn1srKuhrpaoaYI
@didanz100
3 жыл бұрын
Best that I have seen and I’ve seen buckets.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope you had buckets of Romas this year too! ;-)
@thePhoenixxx1983
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree : )
@samkhwaileh3133
2 жыл бұрын
Who noticed the lizard that comes out in the last 5 seconds of the video?
@GreenLove1
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Your methods are unique and original. And I always learn something new that I am excited to try.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I hope they help and provide a new perspective!
@herschelsmith6581
Жыл бұрын
I just want to say the recap at the end was GREATLY appreciated and very well done.
@Improveng1
2 жыл бұрын
Am relatively new and inexperienced at gardening and have found your guidance and advice absolutely superb. It's a big thumbs-up from here in the UK, thank you sir.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Stan, that means a lot! Cheers! :-)
@1ntuthukozwane
Жыл бұрын
Mageba!
@SandraSilva-qo1gk
3 жыл бұрын
This video is 10/10 I’ll definitely do that on my plant
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sandra! Your comment is an 11/10!! :-)
@majorpayne4098
3 жыл бұрын
So this was my 2nd year Planting Roma tomatoes. I am 100% organic. My wife wants to make spaghetti sauce in the worse way. I got exactly 5 Romas this year. Water, minerals etc are perfect. Now, after viewing this I am PRAYING that because I planted them like normal tomato plants, whereas, you plant the root ball sideways!!! I am hoping that this is why I can not grow a roma to save my rear. So, I invested in a tent and light system to TRY over winter to grow her some roma tomatoes. Please tell me yes, I screwed up!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, these guys are usually quite prolific. You most certainly don't have to plant them sideways like I did... I simply do that to bury more of the stem so get an instant root system. Are you growing in the ground or pots or containers?
@jeffreythomas2787
Жыл бұрын
I have been the victim of seed savers many times,buy from a reputable seed company 😊😊😊f j b 😊
@tokieo
3 жыл бұрын
it’s the constant fake laughing for me
@youtoober716
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos but that nervous laugh you do every couple words really makes me uncomfortable 😳
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
That's why I do it
@johnjude2685
3 жыл бұрын
Our first year with Romo and mine are neck height and not yet ripen season yet. You always so well prepared and informative Thanks
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Right on man....hope you get an epic harvest this year! :-)
@lauriegreenhow9929
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very informative. I am going to try this next year, thank you 😊
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Laurie, best of luck!🍅🍅🍅
@thePhoenixxx1983
3 жыл бұрын
Your video was so good! Thanks much for the tips I've never seen anywhere coming from an experienced gardener!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! Very much appreciated. :-)
@BlogTVisraelTracert
4 жыл бұрын
Those adventitious roots are so beautiful!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
100% Agreed. I am always amazed how some of the plants just explode with them!
@ladeacarr4245
2 жыл бұрын
pretty sure you are not supposed the foliage bro ...
@DebRoo11
6 ай бұрын
I was really hoping to see something about pruning. That was a LOT of blossom end rot 😔
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
6 ай бұрын
Yup, Romas are soooooo prone to it in my garden. Sigh
@troyyarbrough
4 жыл бұрын
As for the mulching, I'm afraid to use straw anymore. I totally ruined one of my raised garden beds when I mulched it with straw. It turns out the straw had been treated with aminopyralids which are harmful to any broad leaf plants. That stuff made it's way into my soil and ruined three years of awesome rich composted growing media. That being said, would pine bark mulch work just as well?
@AcornHillHomestead
4 жыл бұрын
Does that make any sense to put a weed killer in a product used to help grass seed grow?? I got lucky this year and last year with straw but I wont use is any more because I have been reading about the problems you describe. So many you tube gardeners have been talking about this problem. I am so sorry for your losses. Making rich organic soil is a labor of love and takes so much time. This is what I strive for too. I am now bagging my grass to use as a weed barrier. I No longer trust any outside purchased inputs in the garden. We have acreage luckily and now use our own wood chips. They seem to work fine for me with the grass.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Ugghhh......the worst Troy. I hate outside inputs....you just never know what people have done. Pine bark is ok for perennials and other woody plants...might be a bit coarse for tomatoes.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
@@AcornHillHomestead VERY smart Janette. If I didn't have a clean straw source, my # choice of mulch would be green grass shredded with dried leaves. It works sooooooo well!
@troyyarbrough
4 жыл бұрын
@@AcornHillHomestead Aminopyralids do not harm the straw (or hay) because those are grasses. It only hurts broad leaf plants like most weeds. The problem is that it is a persistent herbicide. It can actually survive the digestive system of a cow or horse. It can also survive hot composting. Check out Black Gumbo videos. He goes into great detail about aminopyralids.
@troyyarbrough
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks. I'll look into other options for mulching.
@johnanderson3405
Жыл бұрын
Another great video Jeff! We’ve been making our own pasta sauce for years but only ever used big beefsteak varieties because they always grew so good for us. Next season we’re going to start adding some Roma or San Marzano to see how they do. They should save us some cooking time if they do well for us. Thanks again!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, with less water should be a whole different ball game!
@williamalexander6658
2 жыл бұрын
And I thought I knew everything. Amazing! thank you, I cant wait to plant my romas.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Right on william, best of luck this year! :-)
@nathansubbiah7564
Жыл бұрын
Determinates don’t have to be a shrub.All that matters is that the stem is thick, right?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Жыл бұрын
Neither actually. Determinates are just varieties that stop growth/production/fruiting once the top set of buds has flowered and made tomatoes......
@bycfr08
3 жыл бұрын
Those seedlings are no longer seedlings... I was like could that be even possible? But, I will try this method. I think we have maybe two to our expected last frost. Any suggestion when to start my seedlings? I love Romas!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Terri! For warm weather crops like tomatoes and peppers etc, start them indoors 8-10 weeks before your last spring frost day. So if that's May 1st in your area, start your seedlings mid-to-late February. :-)
@bycfr08
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you! With our unpredictable weather here, I’m keeping fingers crossed, it will be almost on time, Haha!. I just picked up some Roma seeds and it looks like it’s deteminate. 🍅
@julie-nm6lv
Ай бұрын
I grow romas in large pots and always get a big tomato crop its a great tomato to grow
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Ай бұрын
@@julie-nm6lv one of my favourites!
@gallettiguitartones
4 жыл бұрын
My tomato plant is so big but hasn't produced any tomato yet has a few flowers. If it's too hot do you think they will produced? I'm growing in pots.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Possibly. You could try a phosphorus boost to initiate flowering. Or, you could start de-suckering in the leaf nodes. Those shoots often delay flowering with suppressing hormones.
@AcornHillHomestead
4 жыл бұрын
Once those flowers start showing up jiggle them regularly with your fingers and this will help drop the pollen onto other flowers. It helps increase fruit yield. This works for peppers too and has worked quite well for me. Good luck! 😉
@gallettiguitartones
4 жыл бұрын
@@AcornHillHomestead I have a few flower on both my pepper plants and my tomato plant. I'll do that! Thanks
@gallettiguitartones
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you 😊 I already have a few flowers. Just wasn't sure if it is going to actually produce any tomato/ pepper
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Flowers is a good sign!
@Flecha57
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to learn more about growing Roma tomatoes. What is the purpose of adding a newspaper layer to the bed? Great video. Thanks! :))
@OSGCourtWatch
4 жыл бұрын
Good solid video though not sure I would leave roots on soil like that...like to dig a trench, lay them in its then cover soil with mulch/newspaper...my worry is that the roots aren’t actually in the soil where the microbial life has already established so when the young plant sends down sugars to attract microbes carrying nutrients there is less of that available to the plant...just my .02
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Unless you mulch heavily all year long so that your active layer is at the surface or just below it.
@FairyRosee_
2 жыл бұрын
You have some of the best gardening videos ever! My tomatoes had some mystery holes in it for two months this year and I am looking for better ones to plant.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Fairy, appreciate that! Let me know if you find the culprit! :-)
@kfs9300
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! By the by, your stake is a1x2, not a 2x2. Just mentioned that for the new guys starting a garden. GARDEN ON !!!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! :-)
@MotosAllotmentGarden
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have five roma tomato plants growing on my allotment
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
🍅🍅🍅That's gonna be allotta Romas!! Are the flowering yet?🍅🍅🍅
@MotosAllotmentGarden
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms They are flowering, I might have planted them to close together, will move the smaller plants in to pots
@DLJFunk
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that info man I planted one starter plant of Romas it about 4 weeks old now I didn't mulch it and my leafs are crawling
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Darryl, right on man. Give that Roma the biggest pot you can and make sure to stake it early as they can get quite large!
@DLJFunk
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I have it in a 5 Gal bucket just 1 plant with tomato gage so far
@Donna_G
4 жыл бұрын
How do you make sun-dried tomatoes? Last year, I dehydrated my end of season tomatoes. They tasted like sun dried tomatoes and were crispy like potato chips. I'm not going to do a garden this year; because, I don't want to have to move the containers once the management decides that it is okay to do the exterior remodel and landscaping. I'm saving up for grow lights or a grow light station and will just grow whatever I can indoors.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Donna, I soak mine in lemon juice first, then add spices (or just salt and pepper), then stick in the dehydrator. Keep an eye on them as they dry out fast if they are thin. Old video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0qel2INsf6lnf6w
@francus7227
24 күн бұрын
I hope you can answer a question. I really like Roma tomatoes for their size of plant and size of fruit. But.... Every seed packet says, "For canning and paste." Question: Are Roma tomatoes delicious in salads or on a sandwich? Is there something wrong with them that they're only good for canning? Beefsteak's are too big. Cherries are too small.... Thanks. I tapped the thumbs up 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters.
@nicolenew1708
2 жыл бұрын
THE BEST TOMATOES. FULL OF INCREDIBLE SINCERELY YOUR'S CHARLETNEWTON
@LostinTimeYT
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent guide. Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, good to hear, thanks for watching!
@ThePa1nterhowto
4 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy, is there a tomato that is good for arthritis sufferers when they eat them?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks. I've looked into this before....I have yet to find a study with the link between any nightshade fruit and aggravating existing arthritis or causing new flare ups. I wonder though, doesn't mean it doesn't exist!
@bmc9504
Жыл бұрын
Mine are starting to flower at a feet tall, is this normal?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Жыл бұрын
Yup, totally normal.
@IDontTalkToCops
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you so much for this valuable information.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
@melaniegardiner6646
2 жыл бұрын
This sounds like my kind of gardening! Are there any other veggies that can be grown using the no till, no dig system? Thanks guys
@cowsaysmoo2206
2 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to do that you can just plant them
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
sounds good
@orlandosullera7657
4 жыл бұрын
Does putting fish before planting (transfer) tomato Roma help this type grows better?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
What kinda fish?
@orlandosullera7657
4 жыл бұрын
Chop salmon
@Ladyscharm
3 ай бұрын
My Roma's are refusing to get bigger😢😢😢 Been looking like an overgrown seedling for about a month and a half now. They get light and fed but refuse to grow
@tomcolt3
4 ай бұрын
Where do you get your straw from? Most straw is sprayed with herbicides unless specifically stated it’s not.
@yannip2083
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jeff, for your very smart idea for planting Roma Tomatoes.
@robingw2615
4 жыл бұрын
I also have that tomato. I have beef tomato and roma and a mysteri tomato plant
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Couple cherry tomatoes and you'll be covered Robin!
@robingw2615
4 жыл бұрын
The Ripe Tomato Farms I’am yes and I’m planing on getting 3 more types of tomatoes so that I have 5 different types of tomatoes
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
@@robingw2615 Awesome buddy! Sounds like you'll have enough to maybe even sell some of the excess!
@robingw2615
4 жыл бұрын
The Ripe Tomato Farms I think I am yes
@mazdarex7
3 жыл бұрын
Right on. I learned a lot. Your technique is easy on the elderly and not stressful to the seddling. I note you didn't separate root balls on this bed, man.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mazda, appreciate that. Stay safe!
@mazdarex7
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms now mom is watching your channel bro. I didn't grow all that garlic last year but some grew tasty.
@seanduggan4944
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome video appreciated your insight.
@patriciatinkey2677
2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video about just planting the stems sideways. I've even used a window box propped up on blocks to bury some of an older tomato plant & get an "instant" new one from the regrowth!
@ourragdollboys
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing and very informative. I appreciate the work you do to show us how it's done. Thank you!
@stevencccc
2 жыл бұрын
Never ever water the foliage on your tomatoes. Like many other vegetables in the garden, the should be watered at ground level , that s another reason that drip irrigation works so well.
@ellenorbjornsdottir1166
4 ай бұрын
I wonder how far you'd get without support, just letting it slump over.
@dianaguzman2234
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing 👏 Thank you so much very helpful I appreciate you so much 😊 😁😊😜🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Diana, thanks for watching! :-)
@pat8988
Жыл бұрын
I love roma tomatoes, but as a single person, there is no way I could eat everything if they all mature at the same time. Is there a variety I could grow better suited for my low consumption?
@HomesteadOntario
4 жыл бұрын
how many plants average would you recommend to fill a bushell, planning how many plants i need to get down.. Your video is awesome!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Romas are INSANELY productive....more so than a lot of varieties. I'd say at least 4-6 pounds of harvest per plant!
@Looking_forward2
5 ай бұрын
Since you water deeply about how often in a week do you find yourself watering?
@johnjude2685
3 жыл бұрын
To me cardboard is over kill for garden, Believe I want to go with news paper but I don't want the colors or die so only the print black ink newspaper.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Me too John. Check out this paper I used here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmprsmiarnaph3o Its all I use now. I bought four 1000 ft rolls of it. I double it up for really weedy beds. You can even direct seed on top of it!
@jordangreen7191
Жыл бұрын
You've probably got this a lot but you look like Mark Walberg haha great videos thanks for the content!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Жыл бұрын
Oh, once or twice, ha ha! Thanks for watching!
@queenelsa890
5 ай бұрын
My tomato plant is alive and green but is not growing is still small, what am I doing wrong?
@judykaspar7402
2 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to grow Romas indoors in Kratky Hydroponics? I Live in a very hot desert area of California that is not suited to outdoor gardens.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Judy, I think you could definitely do that with Romas....why not! :-)
@staffylover1950
23 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
23 күн бұрын
@@staffylover1950 cheers!
@robertreigman1335
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video. Just what i needed to know.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Robert, glad to help!
@RooksGamingSpace
6 ай бұрын
Anyone else see the lizard photo bombing right at the end? 😂
@pugchronicals1374
Жыл бұрын
How do you get them to grow such a long stem from a small container in the 1st place?
@diceflawless9115
4 жыл бұрын
I got three tomatoes and two had blossom end rot. I put the plant into a bigger container (5gal) and pulled the two tomatoes that had blossom end rot. I live in a really hot climate. Seems like it wants to produce more flowers but isnt. Should I just pick the last tomato and hope that will trigger it to produce more flowers?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely. Give that a try. Romas are over producers and really prone to blossom end rot. I still get it on a few plants every year!
@philliptarrence7573
2 жыл бұрын
Just curious du you plant indeterminate tomatoes the same way?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
I do... The long vines.... For sure. Much better than digging a super deep hole!
@amandacastaneda2360
4 жыл бұрын
Will this method keep pests away ? Bugs?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting question Amanda...what kind of bugs or pests are you thinking about?
@novembermoon6869
3 жыл бұрын
So how often should they be watered about?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Many many factors to consider before suggesting a watering schedule. You climate, the soil, the mulch, slope, aspect, wind conditions. Its literally impossible to know and everyone's garden will be different. I will say, make sure you mulch, water deeply instead of a small amount too frequently, and try to water in the morning.
@cb.growmie8633
3 жыл бұрын
how big is this bed? also i curious could you grow more plants in that bed
@suzi_in_zone6B
3 жыл бұрын
2:15 It’s an 8ft bed. Looks 2ft the other way. He explains the spacing. Maybe some basil or dwarf marigolds would be cool??
@valeriesanchez2266
4 жыл бұрын
Can you please share the link for the DIY organic potting soil you reference. Thanks
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Of course Valerie, here it is: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xIZjnZNtkoZqnaA
@donnamatthews4250
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful idea! Thank you for the informative video!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Donna, happy growing!
@barryhallsted
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! What is the purpose of the newspaper?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barry! In a no-dig garden, the newspaper acts as a barrier to prevent weeds from sprouting up. A type of sheet mulching that allows you a fresh start, but without disturbing that old top layer of soil. You consistently build upon the layers in your soil profile, just like nature does. :-)
@JohnnyZBeatZ
Жыл бұрын
Do they grow like and bush
@vinicaka
3 жыл бұрын
Really good NO DIG method, thank you. Wondering how do u maintain it later, fertilizers, trimming.....?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! For nutrients, you can amend the mulch with as slow release organics like alfalfa or canola meal... Or simply liquid feed with an organic tea once shortly after planting, and then again during flowering. :-)
@vinicaka
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms 👍
@organixgirl
4 жыл бұрын
What do you fertilize with..how often? pruning?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
I actually don't fertilize. I feed my soil which feeds my plants. Fertilizing is a solution to a problem I don't create and that's because I nurture my soil profile rather than work against it.
@martinwagner2219
Жыл бұрын
How do you get away with so little soil
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Жыл бұрын
Their roots have unlimited soil. The paper just dissolves....
@martinwagner2219
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms that makes way more sense, thank you.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
Жыл бұрын
@@martinwagner2219 ha ha no worries. Yes, if all they had was on top of the paper, they would definitely not survive! :-)
@saminemredjomoenawi8636
2 жыл бұрын
Dear Sir I first thought: haaahaahaas. He did not plant it in the soik! Haaahaaa! He is such a cuty!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣😍😍😍😍😆😆😆😆😁 but then I have read the commenters THEIR advices and one is Captain Ron. Heeey Dude!!! Sorrry I laughed at the way you just lay the tomatoes plants !!! Thanks for sharing this ridiculous video. Haaahaaahaaaaa. I willlll always plant my tomatoes laying on their belly NOW😍😍😍😍😘🤣. Have a great Day.
@moisesgoncalves3019
10 ай бұрын
How many tomatoes per plant?
@MichaelRei99
4 жыл бұрын
Just curious what becomes of all of that straw at the end of the season?
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
It becomes the nest top layer of organic soil. I leave it in place. Its why I never have to re-fill my raised beds like everyone else. My mulches constantly replenish the top soil layers!
@jasons-jungle
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on the cause of blossom end rot. When I plant my tomatoes I like to plant the roots deep - stripping off most the leaves and digging a deep hole with an auger - flooding the hole a couple of times and then planting deep into it and filling with a couple of handfuls of home made compost mixed in with the soil. OK, not No Dig but the toms have really deep root system so I can water deep and less often with a leaky hose so as not to splash soil onto the leaves. In the UK we tend to grow indeterminate toms in a greenhouse but this year in addition to my 5 indeterminates in the greenhouse I'm also growing 5 varieties outdoors - 4 of which are determinate's, one of which is Roma. Oh and 3 patio types at home
@violindiscoverywithms.lesl4396
4 жыл бұрын
My Romas are mealy/mushy. Does anyone know the cause of this and can it be fixed? The fruit are still mostly green.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
If they are mushy on the plant, you might have better success ripening the fruit off the vine.
@violindiscoverywithms.lesl4396
4 жыл бұрын
The Ripe Tomato Farms thank you for the tip. I will try this.
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
@@violindiscoverywithms.lesl4396 Best of luck!
@Brezzanater
19 күн бұрын
Amazing content
@protovack
Жыл бұрын
nice video! in our area, it is so dry that the root needs to be planted as deep as possible. there's nothing wrong with digging, humans have been doing it for thousands of years. I would sink the root ball at least 6 inches deep, maybe 12 inches. then deep water 1-2x per week. also, raised beds increase the risk of drying out. we always plant our tomatoes directly in the ground. we like to sink the plants deep in the soil at ground level and create a soil berm around it to hold the water in, and our plants do quite well. it's always a challenge with the climate. in our area (PNW USA) we may go 2-4 months without any rain from spring until fall. the top 2-3 ft of earth will be bone dry for months, and hot. the only plants that do well are ones that get planted deep, or already have deep roots. we have no raised beds on our property at all, everything always goes in the ground, deep as we can get it. in fact, our beds are intentionally sunken below ground level to hold in water !
@candice_ecidnac
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to be adventurous this year and try growing tomatoes. We make home-made pizza every Friday with Roma tomatoes sliced on a mandoline. There are no farmers markets nearby and the tomatoes I've been getting have been bland and mushy. I dream of picking a fresh organic tomato off my own vine for pizza! Thanks for the informative video. Seems like an investment, but one that will pay off in lots of delicious fruit.
@Ranaridibunda999
Жыл бұрын
Hi… when you first grow the Roma plants, do you put the pots sideways to produce the ‘bend’?
@stevencccc
2 жыл бұрын
Never ever water the foliage on your tomatoes. Like many other vegetables in the garden, the should be watered at ground level , that s another reason that drip irrigation works so well.
@c.jazlyn897
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I thought color ink was not good to use in the garden? So I can use nom glossy newspaper with color ink? 👀
@troyedwards8100
4 жыл бұрын
Great Video and Tips, Thank you!
@TheRipeTomatoFarms
4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, and thanks for watching!
@terrireis2093
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I love Romas so I will try this method in the spring. Thank you and God bless you for all your straight shooting videos.
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