Gardening Guide #6: Proper Use of Fertilizers

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🌱 Fertilizing is important for plant growth and performance. 💧 Water alone is not enough; fertilizer is needed. 🌿 Garden tone is a good organic fertilizer option that is easily available. 🥦 Fertilizer should be applied along each side of the plant and worked into the soil. 🚿 After applying fertilizer, it should be watered in for quick absorption. ♻️ Nutrients need to be continually made available to the plant, so regular fertilization is necessary. 🐛 Worm castings are a great addition to the garden for added nutrients. 🍅 Tomatoes are heavy feeders and require frequent fertilization. 🌱 Tomato tone is a recommended fertilizer for tomatoes, along with worm castings.

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00:30 Today's topic is fertilizing the garden

00:56 George recommends using garden tone as a general garden fertilizer

01:24 Demonstrates how to apply garden tone fertilizer to beets

02:07 Water in the fertilizer after applying it

02:34 George recommends fertilizing with garden tone once a month while the crop is growing

03:19 Worm castings can also be used as fertilizer and can be applied in the same way as garden tone

04:43 George suggests adding worms to the garden for additional fertilizer and improved soil health

05:26 Quick tip from Willie about using clear plastic to warm the soil before planting in cooler areas

06:27 George explains how to fertilize tomatoes and peppers with tomato tone

07:06 Water in the fertilizer after applying it to tomato plants

07:44 George concludes the session and previews next week's topic on small fruits

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Q&A

What is the importance of fertilizing?

Fertilizing is important because it provides the necessary nutrients for plants to grow and prevents them from becoming stunted.

What type of fertilizer is recommended for gardens?

Garden tone is a recommended fertilizer for gardens because it is organic, easily available, and affordable.

How often should a garden be fertilized with garden tone?

Garden tone should be applied approximately every month as long as the crop is growing to continually provide nutrients to the plants.

What are worm castings and how can they be used in gardening?

Worm castings are the excrement of worms and can be used as a fertilizer in the same way as garden tone. They provide additional nutrients to the plants and can be easily applied to the soil.

Should worms be added to a garden?

Yes, worms can be added to a garden and they can help to aerate the soil, provide additional fertilizer through their burrowing and excrement, and promote healthy plant growth. Red wigglers are recommended for gardening purposes.

How can plastic be used to warm the soil in cooler temperatures?

Clear or black plastic can be used to cover the soil and warm it up in cooler temperatures. The plastic should be left on for a week or two to warm the soil before planting.

How often should tomatoes and peppers be fertilized?

Tomatoes and peppers should be fertilized every two weeks using tomato tone or a similar fertilizer. It is recommended to double the number of applications compared to other plants.