Make Your Own Potting or Container Soil In 2020

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Make Your Own Potting Soil and Save Huge! Potting or container soil is one of the largest expenses of having your own backyard garden. Although it is readily available at most garden centers and home improvement stores, what you find there is often overpriced, and most certainly underwhelming.
In this video I show you how to make your own organic potting mix right at home, for the fraction of the cost it would be to buy a mixture that is no where near as good. The mix can be used for pots, containers, small raised beds, and even as a seedling mix!
Learn how easy it is to make the base mixture, and then move on to the misunderstood world of amendments as we take the mixture to the next level.
If you can't find the coco-fiber locally, its readily available on Amazon: Affiliate link: you can order it from Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Vg7Kk4 or Amazon USA: amzn.to/3efHSxE
All of the ingredients are available at either your local feed store or garden center (and sometimes hardware stores in season). If not, here is my Amazon links:
Alfalfa Meal
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2VlvTFN
Amazon USA: amzn.to/39XYXbO
Glacial Rock Dust
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3eaq8Uf
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3b0rzTc
Oyster Flakes
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2yReL3l
Amazon USA: amzn.to/39XA3Jp
Canola Meal
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2ViHuph
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2JYyKiE
Rock Phosphate
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/34ozeZ2
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2VlmONc
Epsom Salt
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2XpncNu
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2RrRACW
Dolomite
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/34p7uDs
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2RpRVq4
Elemental Sulphur
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/34sTfOg
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2JWYX16
If you're just starting out gardening in 2020, this inexpensive set of tools from Amazon can get you and your veggies up and running this spring! I know there is a fevered and renewed interest in gardening and many of you are seasoned vets. But remember that there's a whole population out there that hasn't gardened before. Let's help them out and encourage as much as possible! Affiliate links below:
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2xXLfbG
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aoN1AN
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2XrQA5A
The 10x20 nursery trays are a gardener's NECESSITY. Put that new DIY potting mix to use as your make your own seedlings and starter plants. Use the Amazon Afilliate links below to find the right ones for you!
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2JFB4uM
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2wQCeBd
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2xepyEi

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@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

If you're just starting out gardening in 2020, this inexpensive set of tools from Amazon can get you and your garden up and running this spring! I know there is a fevered and renewed interest in gardening and many of you are seasoned vets. But remember that there's a whole population out there that hasn't gardened before. Let's help them out and encourage as much as possible! Affiliate links below: Amazon USA: amzn.to/2xXLfbG Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aoN1AN Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2XrQA5A The 10x20 nursery trays are a gardener's NECESSITY. Use the Amazon Afilliate links below to find the right ones! Amazon USA: amzn.to/2JFB4uM Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2wQCeBd Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2xepyEi And if you can't find coconut husks locally: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Vg7Kk4 Amazon USA: amzn.to/3efHSxE

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

@Benjamin Owen right in Benjamin! Happy growing!

@conqueryourfuture6134 3 года назад

Do you ad a potash later?

@pearlblackburn1224 2 года назад

Hi Jeff thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. I was wondering the 10×20 tray is great looks sturdy, what can I used it for seeing there is no holes in it? Thanks 😊 Oh I just starting to plant potatos will move on to garlic next 😋

@ameedalgo 11 месяцев назад

@@pearlblackburn1224- would you drill/ 12345- holes?

@elisabethjones4917 5 месяцев назад

I was hoping to understand the "for a fraction of the cost" a little bit more. However, you didnt have a comparison between total cost or simple mixes or difference in fertilizer amendment. Please point to a video you've already done or discuss this topic further. At this time I'm not my second go around, but I never seem ti have enough dirt or healthy soil. This will be my season year composting and I'm making some fertilizer on my own, like ground up banana peel and dried, crushed egg shell. I'd love to be able to tell ans in actually saving time and money, or will i end up spending just as much in the long run. 🤔🤔🤩 Please help!

@brentsealy9623 Год назад

I was only able to find a fraction of these ingredients last year and my tomatoes and plants loved it. Looking forward to using it again this season.

@Julian-yk1sx 4 года назад

Ok I'm so glad I found this. After my first 100 bare roots that failed I finally tried making my own with coco fibre but now this is going to super charge my plants.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Right on Julian, best of luck!! :-)

@matthewingerson 3 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms This might be a stupid question, but are all of the additives fine for growing vegetables for human consumption, or only for flowers? I ask because I'm looking at this product -- www.amazon.com/Pounds-Azomite-Organic-Essential-Minerals/dp/B00AJALC2G/ -- and it says "Azomite is not certified for human consumption".

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

@@matthewingerson I ONLY grow vegetables to eat. What amazon means by "not safe for human consumption" is that you can't eat the stuff. Lol. It's fine as as soil fertilizer/amendment. :-)

@matthewingerson 3 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms -- Thank you so much! First timer here. I could ask plenty more questions, but I'm just going to wing it. Thanks again!

@LawnNOrder 9 месяцев назад

I’m just getting started down this glorious rabbit hole. Do you mix all the amendments mentioned in this video to your seed starting mix? Which ones would you say are the most important to always add to a homemade soil mix? Thanks for putting out such great information.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 9 месяцев назад

Hey, thanks for watching! Seed starting mix is a bit different... Seedlings don't need all those nutrients because they have all they need from the seed insides for a couple weeks. It won't hurt, but generally, seed mixes are nutrient-lacking.

@Jan-qq9xc 4 года назад

I liked your video. I wish you had this in print form in the description so I could take a screenshot.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Definitely Jan! Blog is coming soon where all of the videos will be released as articles! SOON!🍅🍅🍅

@honeybee2356 4 года назад

I never knew about coconut fiber! Kool idea thanks.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Definitely much better alternative than peat moss. Thanks for watching!

@zee.234 4 года назад

So very helpful, thank you! Love your channel.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Awesome Zahida, thanks so much for the support!

@zee.234 4 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms You are welcome!

@VincentTornude Год назад

Bro started it like a David Attenborough documentary. lol

@matildabishops9196 2 года назад

Why do some other DIY videos use Peat Moss if it’s harmful? Thanks!

@QueenBee7001 4 года назад

#New Hi there, I have called all our nurseries and gardening supplies stores in our province and the following items are not found in South Africa: 1.Alfalfa Meal 2. Glacial Rock Dust 3. Oyster Flakes 4. Canola Meal 5. Rock Phosphate 6. Elemental Sulphur Yes, there are only two items I can get here. My question is - can i continue with my planting without these other amendments?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Hey Ladovica..I would look for some other amendments. Crushed seaweed (either homemade or store bought), other legume powders.....there's always something you can use!

@tebs1252 2 года назад

Im in northeast georgia. Soil is clay. What to do and how to grow. I have the land. Im 71. Please give me a way to grow without buying lots of stuff. Does the garlic take the same over wintering to grow here?

@kitrobbo1696 4 года назад

Good video Thank you kid from Australia

@dwightdaniels8322 2 года назад

I have a question about perlite. Are you saying that perlite is not organic?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

That's right Dwight, it isn't. Organic matter is carbon-based compounds from either living or dead organisms. Perlite is amorphous volcanic glass....so no...not organic. :-)

@VladAuTravel 4 месяца назад

perlite is bad? I think it can be in organic gardens...

@paulafernandes5988 3 года назад

Hi how are you today and yours? I was wondering can you use the organic potting soil for the beds of your garden as top soil???

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

For sure you can Paula. Either store bought or make your own! :)

@reelboy71 4 года назад

I stumble upon your channel. YOu are very informative and to the point. I am going to start growing food and am watching all your videos. question on the soil mixture. If i am just growing regular plants/flowers/non edible stuff, is this soil mix too much as far as cost is concern?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Great question man. I would definitely just stick with a coco-fiber and compost mixture with maybe some Alfalfa Meal or Canola Meal for shrubs and flowers. No need for all the other stuff if its not for food. Keep the costs down! Cheers!

@elmowello1151 2 года назад

Could I also use this recipe in my raised garden beds?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Definitely... But I wouldn't fill the whole bed with it... Just the top layer.

@christine3794 2 года назад

What’s a good organic compost to get If you don’t have any yourself?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Hi Christine, I like Sea Soil (the brand) myself, but I'm not sure if they sell anywhere other than locally to my area.

@anitaerickson1971 2 года назад

The best compost is the one you make using dead leaves, grass after mowing, compost worms, I just purchased my first home and I am so excited to have started my own compost. It can feel like for ever but we’ll worth the wait. But for now Black Gold is the best on the market and can be found at most places like Home Depot, lowes or other garden centers.

@hendrikdebruin4012 2 года назад

Very interesting. I live in one of the smallest countries in Africa though. Coco fiber or any of the other exotic additives? You might as well try and dig for gold. So what do you do then? How do you produce a decent soil?

@thewannabegardener9660 4 года назад

A good light mix. Always best to steer clear of peat because of the negative environmental impact. Just wondering if the coconut husk is produced in a way that is eco-friendly?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

It's a bi-product of the coconut industry... So it's not really produced at all. It's either throw it away, or grind it up and make a use out of it. They ground them up and made a use out of it!

@thewannabegardener9660 4 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I understand what it is, (the husk off a coconut is self explanatory). I understand that it is a bi-product also, so that gets a positive tick. I was wondering about the production and transportation of the coconut bi-product. Coconuts are tropical plants, so using that product for me here in the UK is probably not the most eco-friendly choice. Also coconuts farms are a mono-culture so local habitat is sacrificed.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

@@thewannabegardener9660 Right, but the coconut farm isn't existing to grow the husks, they might as well be out to good use because they are going to be produced whether they are used or not. That is a HUGE difference with peat bogs which are massively sensitive ecosystems that are being decimated just to harvest the peat. Its a huge difference and its documented literally everywhere....

@thewannabegardener9660 4 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Again that is painfully obvious, it's in the name 'bi-product'. However the bi-product would not be there if the coconut farms were not there. The local forests that are cleared/destroyed are far, far, far... more bio-diverse than a coconut farm mono-culture. I come from a land famed for peat bogs so I understand those ecosystems, their beauty and their fragility. There is no doubt that the cutting, harvesting and use of peat destroys that eco-system and is terribly damaging to the environment as a whole. I made reference to that in my first message. That does not change that fact that mono-cultures (like coconut farming) are not eco-friendly solutions. They are not as bad, but that was never up for debate in the first place. People buying the coconut husk product in the UK or many other places are not buying an eco-friendly product due to habitat destruction and its carbon footprint.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

@@thewannabegardener9660 but it's a product being made regardless. Whether or not husks are made into something useful, coconut farms will go on and on and on. So no EXTRA environmental damage is being done by using them. Peat bogs are the OPPOSITE. To me, that's 100% a better alternative.

@livableincome 3 года назад

Awesome.😊

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Cheers! Thanks for watching. :-)

@wv-fisherman5049 3 года назад

Can I just add coco.coir to compost I dig from the woods

@notcrazyjustinsane23 3 года назад

Is this good soil for lavender?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Hey Regin, I have two huge Lavenders and multiple Rosemary's in it and they just love it!

@gentlelioness814 2 года назад

I have lots of soil leftover from last year's garden. Can I use this to recharge that soil? Should I change anything?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Definitely you can! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EG6Fwkudw6M.html

@phoenixcreations94 4 года назад

How nice and good, but for most people like me is expensive 😄

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

In enough quantity it's actually cheaper than buying commercial potting mix in 5L bags...

@nitai5315 4 года назад

where and what brand of organic compost and coconut fiber do you use and where can you get it? You gave information on all the amendments but not the main items. Thanks in advance.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

For compost, I would search locally if you can't build your own. Its heavy to ship and most people will be able to find it for infinitely cheaper locally. For the coco fiber, if you're in Canada you can use this stuff: amzn.to/2LkSHRy or if in the US you can use this stuff: amzn.to/3dzSwxR Cheers!

@da-gc 3 года назад

How do I make compost?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-38d9srkQaEs.html and here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v0RGNFaZV7Y.html

@sheribrooks5533 4 года назад

What can i use for the organic compost, I have the coconut coir. I will use egg shells and coffee grounds and epsom salt. Trying not to spend alot. What else would be a necessary added ingredient? Meaning if I have to purchase something I cannot get from my kitchen and have to buy.

@curtflirt2 4 года назад

For the compost you won't use the Coconut Coir and the Epsom Salt, you don't use those to make the Compost but rather to add to your Soil mix. You could add Banana Peels, Chicken bones, Animal poop of animals if you are on a farm or something. Vegetable Skins, Fruit Skins, and other types of food scraps.

@sheribrooks5533 4 года назад

I was asking what brand of compost to use. I was saying I have the coconut Coir .

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

@@sheribrooks5533 Any brand will suffice. Your city might even be able to provide some for free as well!

@sheribrooks5533 4 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you

@sc3858 2 года назад

You don't use any perlite?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

SOMETIMES I'll add it if the compost feels heavy or if I feel the younger plants need the aeration, but I don't add it by default, no.

@sc3858 2 года назад

Thank you!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

@@sc3858 No problem! 🙂

@lindadempsey2468 3 года назад

I also have alfalfa pellets. Can I break these down easily to make an alfalfa meal?

@zolekazoe847 4 года назад

Does that mean I don't have add any fertilizer throughout the growing process of the plants if I have this soil mixture?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Depends on the crop and the quality of the base compost.....but I rarely have to add a fertilizer when using this a potting mix!

@jaybailleaux630 5 месяцев назад

Peatmoss for me.

@valeriesanchez3074 4 года назад

The alfalfa looks like marijuana buds lol

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Indeed they do! Which makes me think, I wonder if the other magic plant ground up would be just as beneficial?

@OakKnobFarm 4 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms That might be a waste of resources LOL

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Ha ha ha! It does grow faaaaast though! ;)

@tinak.3022 4 года назад

What do you do to prevent fungus gnats? I began my seeds using Miracle Grow seed starter and began to see those dang pests.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Hey Tina.....I feel your problem. It was one of the reasons that turned me on to making my own potting soil. Every single commercial mix gets them and its bloody annoying! The yellow sticky traps and letting the top layer of soil dry out seem to be the safest way to combat the buggers.

@tinak.3022 4 года назад

The Ripe Tomato Farms Thank you.

@JudyPorse 3 года назад

could we just use the coco fibre and compose?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

For sure judy....50/50 mix of coconut fiber and a really good compost is a great mix. I've used it with success no problem. :-)

@aomai3016 3 года назад

Thank you for not only giving out great info, but even including links to the ingredients in the description. Greatly appreciated!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Hey no problem, thanks for watching!

@JessH1 3 года назад

I have no idea where to even buy all those extra ingredients. I've never seen them at our stores

@beebob1279 3 года назад

Me either

@aenorist2431 3 года назад

Online is the answer, pretty much as always.

@DennisSchmitz 4 года назад

Started using Coco coir/compost/worm castings for basically everything this year. Great stuff

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

It is for sure Dennis. Plus it smells nice and is so easy to work with!

@jdmInteriors 4 года назад

Dennis: What % of each do you use? I have all three, but not sure how to mix.

@curtflirt2 4 года назад

@@jdmInteriors Mix the same amount for all three pretty much

@alysonwright5544 3 года назад

Where do you get the oyster flakes and canola meal?

@deltadtb29 2 года назад

@@alysonwright5544 Amazon

@LadyGoza 3 года назад

I search many, many DIY potting soil videos, and this is the best one. Thank you!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Thanks so much! Really appreciate that young Jedi! :-)

@lauranglover521 11 месяцев назад

Forgive me if i missed it, but what are the ratios of the amendments? I know they comprise 10% of the entire finished mixture, but how much of each amendment in the amendment mix?

@marylynn3891 3 года назад

I know you said 10% of the final mix is the added amendments. I'm wondering if you add equal amounts of each of the things on the list to the base mix of coir and compost?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Yes Mary, equal parts of all amendments by volume.

@tassiegirl1991 3 года назад

Just what I was wondering but you have answered Mary so thanks

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

@@tassiegirl1991 Cheers Avril, glad to have helped by proxy, lol!

@hezekiyahisrael5804 3 года назад

Can you look at this example 10% of 5 gallons of coco/peat = 0.5 gal (1.9L) of dry amendments ?

@hezekiyahisrael5804 3 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Hey , great work you do , I have learnt so much from you in a short space of time . Keep up the great content 👍🏾🙏🏾.

@Paper_nylon 3 года назад

hiii jeff! i noticed you didn't use perlite in your mix. do you find that its sufficient for drainage? doesn't coco coir hold lots of water? I feel like we're always being sold vermiculite and/or perlite into our potting mixes and I worry that without it, my plants won't do well but I noticed your veggies are growing great. so maybe it's not necessary after all..

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Seeds vs Starter Plants? Ever wondered which was better in your garden? Wonder no more!: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nIo6uAARp5U.html

@Cathy.C. 4 года назад

Wow, I love that you have Amazon Canada links!! Rarely do people do this even when they are based in Canada. All the additives you suggest, how much of each additive would you put in say a 5 gallon container? BTW thanks for posting these great videos!!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Hey Cathy, thanks for watching! Remember too, a lot of this stuff can be found local, although usually in large quantities. Some bulk bag-your-own places exist as well. For the amendments, I try to make the total amendment load around 10% of the total volume of the mixture. I don't measure, just eyeball it. You can't burn or harm the plants with these things, so a little bit extra won't do any damage. All the best this season!

@silentepsilon888 4 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ... I think the question Cathy had (and me too) is not how much of the ready-made amendmend you add to the potting mix, but how much of each amendment ingredient do you use to make the amendment mix. Do you use equal amounts of each or do you need more of the salt versus the rock phosphate, etc.?

@curtflirt2 4 года назад

@@silentepsilon888 Yeah he Never really explained that

@benthere8051 3 года назад

He did - equal portions of all the suggested amendments.

@MultiWater123 2 года назад

How much/% of each of those above product are you incorporating into your potting soil? Also what is the source of K? Thank you so much; I really like this!

@johngriffin9722 7 месяцев назад

I have a question. You said 1 part coco to 1 part compost. What is your unit off measure? Pounds? volume? Is it wet volume or dry volume. how do I measure the volume of coco? I need a lot for 20 grow bags at seven gallons per grow bag makes a total of 140 gallons of potting mixture. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 7 месяцев назад

Always volume

@speksone 2 года назад

Can you add fertiliser 16-16-16 and mix it together? What about adding chicken poo?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Depending on your use case and your goal, you can add that stuff, for sure.

@kenzalhunter Год назад

Newbie question: when you say mix 1:1, is that by weight or by volume?

@carolynchannell1616 3 года назад

I am new to your channel and love all the info, however, I am a little confused. I have some of the amendments, can I use all that I have using 50% compost/peat and 10% amendments with my existing plants that are in flower boxes/vegetables in garden/herb cuttings directly around the plants or am I too late in the game? Also, are there amendments or formula's that I should stay away from/use for different vegetables/herbs/flowers or is it one size fits all kind of thing?

@manjus3 2 дня назад

Thanks for this excellent video. Do you add any fertilizer during the growth phase of the plants?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 дня назад

@@manjus3 thanks! For fertilizing, it really depends on the crop and length of time it takes to grow. Corn, peppers, tomatoes, sure, definitely add some. Lettuce, spinach, or peas? Probably don't need to

@manjus3 2 дня назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Great! Can you please also recommend a good organic fertilizer that doesn't smell, especially since I want to start some containers indoors?

@carolynkovacs5412 3 года назад

OK I am the loudmouth viewer that complained about the $200 worth of additives i bought!!! Sorry, I did not see the small part about the 10% of the mixture going into your huge mix of potting soil and Coco ground up whatever it is. But I bought it all at Amazon because I did not have one inch of any of it in my potting shed. I have always just used potting mix and used a well know fertilizer that u mix with water, yeah that one. Well it works great but I am turning a new leaf and want to see what I can do organically this year. I apologize to you profusely and I will keep my loving comments to myself from now on until I make sure I have it correct. lol No, really I do apologize, it might have cost u some viewers and I sure hope not. You are a good farmer and you know what u are talking about because I would not have purchased all that stuff if not. I assume I will have even some left until after St. Peter comes because I am a 74 yr old little brat that has been gardening all my life and I never spent that much on a few items, but, I have all the confidence it will do me justice and my tomatoes and all my veggies I grow yearly will be bigger, better and more sumptuous than anyone's that grow the ones I grow!!! lol, Ok, so I apologized and I also had to look up most of the words I used because I cannot spell anymore and I used to know how to spell anything, but lately me and old Webster have been a couple. I hate that guy!!!! You are very handsome and that is why I listened to u in the first place which cost me: no I will not tell it again!! My boyfriends and all my husbands were dark haired like you are and were just as cute. I hope your wife appreciates you and if I am ever in your town of_____________USA I will stop by for tea, even though I drink coffee and coke mostly. I hate tea and water, but they do go together well. Ok, see you again and please tell how to grow more southern plants as I live in hot, hot Florida and in the northern region of it, where it is still hot, hot. Good Day all and God Bless!!!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Ha ha never any worries Carolyn! Let us know how the new mix works out for you this year! Epic bounties I hope! :-)

@speskor 3 месяца назад

Thought that was so nice of you to admit your wrong and apologize for it. More people should take their cues from you. We as a community should admit a fault but even more forgive those who do. You are a great example of how more people should be.So Thank You . By the way I'm do it all the time when baking. Someday I remember to read a recipe completely through and then go back in second check and make sure my measurements are right before I start baking

@benthere8051 3 года назад

I just found your channel and couldn't agree more with your choices. Your videos are a fantastic resource.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Thanks so much Ben! Appreciate the support! :-)

@benthere8051 3 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms - I searched your videos and didn't see anything on growing long beans. Long beans were the star performer in my garden last year. I planted about 30 seeds and harvested about 30 gallons over the season. I got about 1.5 quarts every 3 days. The beans are about 18 to 24 inches long and about the thickness of a pencil. They are great when stir-fried, good in soups and stews, and they make amazing pickles. You won't be disappointed.

@lindadempsey2468 3 года назад

What about adding crushed eggshells as an amendment? I save and freeze my eggshells and then put them through a blender to add to my soil mix.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Definitely! Extra calcium, why not! :-)

@Lilmissbaker3173 Год назад

I actually powder my eggs shells in a nutra bullet, this makes the calcium available right away. Happy gardening!

@cameron4994 7 месяцев назад

Pretty sure you can only make the calcium available by chemical reaction with an acid like cider vinegar. Otherwise would take years to break down enough to be available.

@fatman7817 6 месяцев назад

Add a few tablespoons of 5% vinegar to your two gallon hand watering can. This makes a HUGE difference in absorption of calcium and nutrients.

@samasonedderman 4 года назад

Thank you for pointing out the disadvantages of relying on peat. Stella

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Hopefully if enough people change.... ;)

@lynnjones5850 4 года назад

I just found your channel and I am enjoying the content and how you present it. I live on Vancouver Island as well, probably just north of you. Where do you buy Natura Beyond Peat? I have been buying Sunshine Mix #4 but it has peat in it and I would like to change to a peat-less mix instead. Thanks.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

So awesome Lynn....small world! Beyond Peat you can get in 2 and 4 packs at Home Hardware and Buckerfields. Home Depot has a different brand, but same thing/price. :-)

@ppromptly 2 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to answer questions and providing such valuable information! I have already replanted some of my potted plants but for the rest I will get the ingredients needed to make my own soil for sure!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Right on Patricia, let us know the results! 🙂

@lukelucy1980 6 месяцев назад

Thank You So Very Much. Coconut Coir is an Un Ending resource, It helps end world farmers get money for waste that they could not use. Their living didn't allow them to purchase the machines to break the husks down. This sucked up their land and created rat iand mosquito nfestations making life even harder. So, some guy came up with the idea and eventually the marketing etc. The Peat Bogs take millions of years, and once they are gone that is it. And we our land use doesn't really allow for them. Using peat should be considered the same as mining the coral reefs.....

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, I just can't in good conscience use peat anymore....

@mplp1959 4 месяца назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarmsPeat is a resource. We use resources not stare at them. Every time you folks tell me something will be non sustainable I see two things. The price goes way up including the cut government gets and there’s just as much product as there was decades ago. I’m sure the coco coir folks just love hearing how peat is unsustainable. Sure makes big sales.

@mordeomartinez2041 3 года назад

You should make that and sell it hell I would buy it I don’t really have the stuff to make compost or get all of that stuff

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Phase II of The Ripe Tomato Farms would LOVE to see that happen! :-)

@liaa5655 4 месяца назад

hi ! im on my way to grow chilli plants indoor because i get some great seeds. But this is the first time a try to grow a plant from seeds. The plants grow nicely, but i will need to put them a bigger place somtime. All this ingridients what you mention ( the meals) only can i get in my country as rabbit and horsefood compact little tablets for forage. The oyster is for fishing. Can i use them for planting??? Are they bio stuff? is the same what you buy bigger dose? great channel thx

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 месяца назад

Yes, for planting growing plants is great....but for seeds and seedlings, they don't need any extras. Seeding soil doesn't need any of those additives.

@liaa5655 4 месяца назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thx for the answer cheers

@rickyamsbaugh7397 2 года назад

When you say compost. What about weed seeds sprouting

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Hey ricky, weed seeds popping up in your home compost is definitely a concern for a lot of people. I'm not hugely afraid of weeds with my growing style (no-till, layers of mulch), because by design, the way I plant smothers any new unwanted plants from getting established. But for sure, fresh compost, bare, exposed, right on top of your garden beds could sprout weeds, no question.

@implus32 3 года назад

hey, ive got a question..cocopeat is expensive where i live. so i was thinking if i could use sawdust instead as substitute or maybe mix them in certain ratio.. would it work? i just learnt that saw dust sucks off nitrogen from soil, just wondering if i could increase the amount of vermicompost in that mixture to compensate that nitrogen...it wpuld be cheaper for me to use twice the amount of vermicompost and saw dust than using cocopeat n compost...any suggestions??

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Hey, thanks for watching! I would not use sawdust in my soil. I would either puff up the soil with rice husks, super shredded straw, or some other light material. I think you'll be in for really bad results with sawdust, even if you compensate with extra nutrients. HOWEVER.....I would 100% experiment with it....and in fact, I'm going to as well!! Let's figure it out!

@vgreengarden9164 3 года назад

Ok, it is great my friend, thank you so much for the video. Now I need to give you a subscribtion to get more new videos. See you again.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the support, happy growing!

@LawnNOrder 9 месяцев назад

Gotta ask, when you said you use the amendments at about 10% of your volume, is that each amendment at 10%? What math are you using to measure the said 10%? Liter, Gallons etc. thank in advance. I want to get it right. 🙏

@Gods_creation.His_harvest 7 месяцев назад

What is the ratio of each of your amendments?

@Art-jl6pt 6 месяцев назад

Too expensive

@mapofthesoultagme7143 2 года назад

I heard from Gardening in Canada Channel that peat moss made in Canada is sustainable, unlike ones in Europe. Would fungus gnats would still lay eggs in this recipe or do they lay eggs only in soil?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Fungus gnats lay eggs in EVERY soft medium. As for the sustainability of peat moss....I've seen it harvested, I wouldn't exactly call it sustainable. Perhaps there's enough to keep replenishing itself, but bogs are some of the most fragile ecosystems around. Just because there's enough peat, doesn't mean we should go around annhilating every bog we see.

@andreb877 4 месяца назад

Hi great video, excellent information. Now, you said that the ammendments make up approximately 10% of your mix...but...what is the ratio of each of the amendments?

@rosemariewhitakerreynolds2432 4 года назад

Hello, I am new to your Chanel and thank you for all the wonderful techniques. I already applied your technique on my strawberries. Anyways I do raised beds here in Jax FL; do you happen to have recipe for garden bed soil? Thank you in advance and look forward to more of your teachings.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Thanks Rosemarie! Cheers to you! This video right here my recipe for potting mix, but you're right, no economical to fill raised beds with. I think you'll have to source that out. Its the one drawback of raised bed gardening....that initial cost of both the beds and the soil.

@missdesireindependance5194 2 года назад

I just brought miracle grow soil. I didn’t buy the additional items. Hope my plant grow.

@angelar6593 28 дней назад

Hello how much is all those extra additives are you adding. If it’s like 10 percent well how much is that. Also, how much soil the weight of the bag for all those extras

@sigma_osprey 4 года назад

Can I use the potting mix to grow potatoes in a container?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

DEFINITELY. I used it for both potatoes and carrots last summer and it worked amazing.

@skatingcanuck9837 4 года назад

Can this be used as potting mix also? I have spent at least $60 on potting mix alone for my pots this summer. I would love a way to save money.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

YES! That's exactly what this is...a potting mix!! If you can get the source ingredients at a good price, you'll never go back to store-bought again! Best of luck!

@patricianelson7911 3 года назад

HOw much of each amendment do you use?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Equal amounts to add up to 10% of the total volume

@malabikakulkarni7241 2 года назад

A very basic question that is hardly ever answered. Where from I get organic potting mix? Which company / brand is the best? All those amendments, their brands? And where from to buy. Is it from Amazon ? We need a very detailed material list , their names and where from to buy . Is it from Amazon? Thanks

@garymiller37 Год назад

Like you receipt for planting mixture, where do you purchase small quantities of these ingredients..

@sn232 2 года назад

Any Canola (Rape Seed) Meal Substitutes? I don't want canola in my soil. Thank you for any recommendations.

@SirKas734 2 года назад

Does this soil mix last multiple seasons?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

I have found that it does, yes. The compost portion may have less microorganisms after a year though...

@brittanysimmons2525 2 года назад

Hi! Quick question, do you make your own organic compost? If so, how do we make that? If store bought, what brands do you recommend that are good quality and not too expensive? Thanks! I am just now starting my gardening journey, and I am so excited! I took a Cannabis Science course at St. Louis University, and it made me realize that knowing how to grow plants is a great skill to have, and it is so fun!

@IjeomaThePlantMama Год назад

He has a compost video if you haven't seen it already!

@chuckchuckbobuck5274 4 года назад

I'm trying this for my first fall planting today. I'm looking forward to see how well it does! I'm in zone 6a, so I'm doing a make-shift low tunnel, but I think it will work just fine

@robertraffaniello7991 5 месяцев назад

Do you recommend miracle grow? Other supplements? I was told that miracle grow contains some unwanted contents.

@sheribrooks5533 4 года назад

For the nitrogen aspect..would mixing coffee grounds work?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

It can't hurt Sheri. People have great success with it!

@qualitysteamcarpetcleaning1710 Месяц назад

How big of a bucket does it have to be in if im going to leave it in there for good. Would a 2 gallon bucket do? Cant plant in ground. High water table here in MN.

@caleyhall 3 года назад

Thanks from New Zealand 🇳🇿 Appreciate it!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 3 года назад

Cheers Caley, thanks for watching! :-)

@caleyhall 3 года назад

Was handy, I use RU-vid instead of google and there’s thousands of clips so I comment on the ones that are most informative so I get a supply of good content. Ur doing everything right bro! I’m in a cool coastal climate with a short summer so it’s a battle to grow anything..

@amymatsumoto9933 2 месяца назад

Great video. I ordered all my ingredients, but I'm one of those people that like to use a recipe. Could you give measurements, at least for the amended ingredients?

@Susanna79. 4 года назад

Wow thanks for all this info- I hope I can find it here in Melbourne Australia 👍🏼😊

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Right on Susanna, best of luck with your DIY soil and your garden this year!

@tonyrobertson860 Месяц назад

If you live in a remote area and most of the ingredients are not available what do you do. All we have is some compost cow , shhep and chicken dung

@kimwiley7061 2 года назад

Where can I find canola meal in the US? Or what can I replace it with?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Canola and Alfalfa are pretty interchangeable Kim....I'd go with the cheaper of the two...

@kimwiley7061 2 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms so add extra of the alfalfa? Or just the recommended amount you suggest in the video. I’m trying to duplicate your soil according to your recipe. And thank you for responding.

@daciasdiy1861 2 года назад

Are all those things expensive. ? How much do they cost ? Then what kind of soil do u use ?

@MicheleReikiHealer 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! Do you have a recommendation for replacing Canola meal? I am allergic to canola

@mythilitos 8 месяцев назад

Do you top dress with the amendments through out the grow? Or supplement teas instead? When and how often during a grow cycle?

@stard8631 19 дней назад

Nice! Do you add equal parts of the amendment mix?

@artstamper316 Год назад

Wow. All that stuff is expensive! There's got to be an easier way. 😢

@JanineMJoi 9 месяцев назад

but you didn't say HOW MUCH of the amendments.

@AngelinAfrica 2 года назад

You have inspired me & Dog to start our container garden and start a video blog on RU-vid. ❤❤❤😊 thanks. You are the BEST 😍😍🥰🥰👏👏🤩🤩

@occipitalneuralgia2339 4 года назад

My compost pile has weed seeds in it. What can I do to make it a better quality?

@TexPR1 4 года назад

M.A. Enriquez it need to get hot in order to kill the weed seeds.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

You can super heat it to kill the weed seeds....unfortunately you also kill the LIFE that's in that soil. To me, that s not worth the trade off, so I never bake my soil. I simply mulch my garden beds heavily to choke out any weeds that may spring up.

@michelleromano8637 Год назад

Can I use dirt in my backyard with the other half coconut fiber, or do I need to buy dirt as well? Thank you

@suevanthiel8542 2 года назад

wow looked fine til you added all that and just your amazon links -would cost $200 or more

@lizzy-wx4rx 4 года назад

Can this be used as a seed starting mix? I keep hearing that it must be sterile...?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Hey lizzy....DEFINITELY it can be. In fact, its what I use exclusively. I don't necessarily sterilize it, but do keep an eye out for fungus gnats and other baddies. Oddly enough, store bought seedling mixtures are almost always worse than homemade ones for bugs! Cheers.