It always surprises me that you don't have a million subscribers (yet). Your knowledge and experience definitely warrants it! I'm in zone 6 outside of Toronto, so everything you talk about is very relevant and informative. Thanks!
I'm zone 6 outside of Toronto too (Oakville). I've found that the seasons are still off by a significant amount, especially in spring. Spring arrives almost a month earlier in Ohio compared to the GTA, despite similar frost dates. Summers are about 1.5-2C (3-4F) cooler, maybe even more where I am by the lake, so heat stress is a bit less of a concern in the summer. Fall is the season that's most similar between Toronto and Ohio, but still a touch cooler here, so I think it's good to start things 1-2 weeks earlier for the fall garden.
I cheating for her on a few websites I'm passing on lots of ways she's helped my garden like her number 3 type seed starting mixture as I'm having great luck and believe my plants are 3 weeks ahead also plants I gifted to friends using the Number 3 mixture she demonstrated.
@@johnjude2685 What's the number 3 type seed starting mix? I've struggled with starting certain kinds of seedlings, not sure if it's the seed starting mix or something else.
A cornstarch slurry works really really well for pre sprouting carrot seeds! Put the seeds and slurry in a plastic bag in a dark spot in your house, then cut the corner of the bag and pipe it directly into the soil once you see they have started to germinate. It works amazing for me in dry high desert for keeping the seeds moist long enough to get them going ☺️ it's also easier then dealing with sticky seeds on damp paper towel. AND you get better spacing and less thinning to do in the end.
It's 1 cup of water, 2 Tbsp of cornstarch, boiled then cooled before you add the seeds! I think I put maybe 2 Tbsp of seed or so in this mix, but probably could do even less. Still had some thinning but not nearly as much as I usually would.
Collard Greens are my go to here in Southern Ontario. I'd say 1 in 100 Canadians actually know what they are but I grew up in Kentucky so I throw a end of Summer Southern food bash every year and it's a good time.
I find that planting clusters of beats in the spring will generate a late summer and fall harvest. Since the clusters are competing they grow slower, establishing deep roots for summer. Once one plant becomes dominant it takes off. The largest one is picked and several others waiting to take it's place repeating the cycle. This allows continual harvest in the late summer and fall. The only issue is with mice that start eating the beats later in fall.
FINALLY! After much searching I've found someone from my neck of the woods! Such a huge help with further educating me for my specific grow zone and climate. Instantly subscribed...OH-IO!
Tamara I’ve been looking for someone from Midwest Ohio too!!! I have a RU-vid channel with gardening stuff but not near as informative as Jenna here! Great find!
My father always used a board to start carrots. This also prevents birds from digging in the moist soil. He then put the ends up on bricks, still shading the soil while letting the green tops come up 2-4''.
I live in Ohio.i usually just grow tomato plant and jalapeno peppers plants in buckets around my house.because it's a apt.my landlord lets me.this year I've decided to plant more in buckets behind my house.basil.mint.carrots.lettuce.and tomato and jalapeno peppers.roses and marigolds.next year I'm going to add potatoes and strawberries.
Since you live in Ohio, would you mind sharing how hot your summers get? I am in zone 6b in the high desert of Utah, so we get both snowy cold winters (and mid October frost like mentioned in the video) but also very hot summers. I am wondering what your hot temps in July/August tend to be like? I am nervous about following this planting advice and having all my seeds fry haha
Because I've been so overwhelmed with things in my always too busy life, I thought my garden was just going to be covered over and forgotten until next year. As they year has gone on, some things have settled down and fallen by the wayside, and finding this video has been such an encouragement. July starts in just a few days, but I'm going to give a few of these a try. Gardening is such therapy anyway, isn't it? Thank you for taking the time to do this video!
Hi Jenna, I'm also in Ohio, between Lima and Sydney. We do have a unique climate for gardening. We had so much rain and cold ground temps that it was pretty close to June before I got to start planting. About germinating tiny seeds like carrots, I saw on another video the guy used toilet paper instead of towels for all his seeds. I tried this for my tiny seeds and it works great. I just use no more than 2 sheets on the bottom and a single on top, then I moisten and put it on a paper plate and storage bag just the way you did. But, when they sprouted and I was ready to transplant I didn't take them off the toilet paper. I planted them right with it, I didn't break nearly as many seedlings this way. The guy on the video made picking the spouts out so easy, but nope not for me though. I can't wait to check out some of your past videos.
Hi Tina- sounds like you're very close to me! Great tip on the seeds- sounds very much like a homemade version of seed tape, which is excellent for small seeds. Thanks for sharing!
I planted for a Fall harvest last year for the first time, I never knew you could do that (New Hampshire here). I was picking and giving away so much lettuce almost toward Thanksgiving, it was awesome! Peas like sugar snap peas do alright too if you time them right.
Hi Jenna! Thank you for the great information! Always helpful. I’m in zone 6b in W. PA , so I think your tips will really help. It’s nice to find someone that is knowledgeable and also close by in terms of climate. Enjoy your summer! 😊
Thanks for this video!!!! I'm zone 6b southeastern Ohio... We have had so much rain im over it... Thanks for posting this on my birthday during a thunderstorm 😂😂😂😂
Thanks to my long growing season here in Northern Al, 8a climate. I can still plant another summer crop garden. In july, I save some space for fall planting, towards the end of August First frost date here is typically in November. Stays into the 90's until the end of August. I'm doing a 3rd plant of corn this year. One early spring, one mid summer, and one late summer in the place of the original first planting. I hope to have fresh sweet corn all summer and well into the fall. I mowed down the first crop, added some chicken poo and wood shaving down from my coop, and planted again.
Nice to have stumbled upon a fellow Ohio gardener. Very helpful to have growing tips from someone in the same area. I have not been very successful with a fall garden in the past....Will try again with your advice.
I wish every garden video posted their zone up front like this. When I buy seeds, I like to buy seeds from local sellers, better chance I think for success.
I used the cornstarch gel method for carrots this year and it works well. Soaked the carrot seeds for a couple of days, mix up a cornstarch gel and mix the carrot seed in it once it has cooled off. Put it in a zip lock bag, cut a tiny corner off and squirt the seeds into the soil. It keeps them moist and helps space them out better.
Great video. I especially appreciate you taking the time to show how to pre-germinate some seeds and for throwing in the pop-up about parsnips. This spring was my first year growing parsnips and I can't believe how long they took to finally get going.
Thanks for another great video from an Ohio garden! I just posted my first garden tour on the 4th, you are an inspiration for me, and reminded me not to give up on carrots! Such a struggle to get them going.
i just started some sweet corn yesterday in these slick new 1020's i found with 288 fricking cells each🤪, zone 8b, the seed pack said 70 days to maturity so it SEEMS like they should have time🤷♂idk i just love watching seedlings grow its so addicting😍
I'm zone 6b/7a Charleston, WV so I'm really happy to have found you since you are the closest to my region plus you are knowledgeable and personable in your video. Will be watching more of your videos!
Thank you for all your videos broken down by month! Watching again for the second year. I am Zone 6B in PA so fairly close to your weather and Dirt type. (I grow mostly in containers and raised beds to avoid the clay 🙂
1 year ago?? How did I miss this?! .... Jenna, this video is golden for me. So glad it popped up in my feed. I'm a zone 6 as well and we definitely like many of the same crops. Thank you, Jenna!! .... Just a note, last year I got about a month of spring planted pea harvests - this year, much less. Must be the heat. My peas grow quite tall, too, so I'm not sure how I'd shade cloth them -- unless I tried growing them in the arched trellis, which i could cover with shade cloth. Things to try and improve for next year.
I just watched your carrot trial, after having tried many of these methods, and not being terribly satisfied with the results. I just decided to broadcast my carrot seeds, no soaking, etc., cover them lightly with home compost, and water lightly every 2 hours. They are in a dappled shade area, and I waited till there were some cooler days in the forecast. Within 4-5 days, I had lots of tiny sprouts. Yesterday was in the 90s, and the next week or so, so hopefully they will do okay.
Agreed with the pea problem. Same thing here if not worse. Heck, the warm October screwed up most of our brassica production last fall. The beets looked fantastic Jenna! Thanks for the soil temperature tricks. Soon to plant the carrots and other fall things. 👍
@@GrowfullywithJenna I wouldn't start them any later than mid August. First frost around here is October 25, so obviously it could be as early as October 10 or 15. In 2020, used early Alaska in the fall and got ZERO production. We grew Sugar Snaps in the Spring 2022. Did well. The problem is that it is still a little hot in September, hi 70s low 80s. I think that is why the early Alaska crop failed. Anyway, if you started late August, they wouldn't be ready until after the first frost, meaning, they won't make it unless they are covered in a hot frame etc. I just took a quick look at the NC Extension. I could not find anything in there records and articles addressing fall peas. lol. I suppose it is not recommended around here. :)
The local feed/garden store owner told me to plant potatoes this month, so I just got them in a couple days ago. According to him, taters planted in July won't get any blight. I'm in zone 5b, southwestern PA. June was unusually warm and dry here as well. Great for the tomatoes, terrible for the peas.
Here in Southern Ontario we got barely more than 0.5" in the past 4 weeks, so pretty drought-like as well. Not that hot though, late spring had some heat waves but the last couple weeks have been cooler than average.
I'm impressed your local store had potatoes in stock. I was just lamenting the fact that I'd like to plant for a fall potato harvest, but you cannot find seed potatoes here this time of year. So I'm using some of my early summer harvested spuds and possible some super sprouted seed potatoes I held from this spring.
I’ve been watching your old video on fall gardening and got my brassicas started on the 7th. This video is a great extension of that one, appreciate it!!
I am also in Ohio. I am new to gardening. I have been binging on tour videos. Thank you. Can you when time allows do a video on what supplies/tools you like and where you purchased them? For example the netting. Thank you
Thanks Jenna! This is great info - especially as I am in zone 6 (pittsburgh area). I have been thinking about trying some fall crops - now I feel equipped!
I’m also zone 6. I just restarted peas. They were the only casualty of that really dry/hot period we had this summer. They’re my daughter’s learning crop and she has really gotten into the problem solving of it all. Her other crop is carrots so she’ll need to watch this.
Im in Ohio too by the Lake in Cleveland, Today is Friday the rain just missed us seems when the rain does come its not a soaking kind. The ground is cracking seems like all my plants are behind. After a brief rain lastweek everything perked up 3 days in the upper 80's plants loved it.
Insect cloth is a real game changer. Great tip! I finally got some beautiful, tasty cabbage this year. I took pictures of them before we ate them they were so pretty.
Thanks for Sharing!! You're amazing, I learn so much from you. I started my fall veggies a couple days ago, beets carrots cabbage cauliflower and some cantaloupe. I'm in Connecticut but originally from Trinidad 🇹🇹. You have so many cool techniques and your garden is beautiful. Much love and positive vibes, stay growing ✨
I’m happy to share! And I’m very glad to hear you’ve started your fall veggies. It must be quite a change going from Trinidad to Connecticut- hope your garden is doing awesome!
Personally, I use corn crops and trellised cucurbits to help shade the carrots to aid germination. Once the 2 weeks of germination is over, the corn and cucurbits are close to harvest so they can be taken down
I've been watching the Ohio weather....when I check mine....and you have had more rain than me....it has been hot and dry and windy....! It's been a challenge to keep things watered....I've tried the pea thing...and I've never been able to get enough light...and time before a heavy frost....beets....yes are OK...carrots not so in my summer heat.....and yes the board trick REALY WORKS.....for carrots....and beets....but I plant in mass.....so things shade themselves....as always a very informative video...👍
I’ve successfully been able to plant carrots in my raised bed planter in zone 8b this month! I’ve been planting mostly corn, cauliflower, Roma and Marglobe tomatoes, squash and melon as well as various herbs. It’s been a heat wave too so I hope they don’t bolt! It’s been a few day here and ther over 100 to 105 but gets into low to mid 70’s overnight. I’m watching closely to maintain moisture in the soil and so far so good. This is my second year gardening and I’ve branched out a lot and I’m going to try the seed sprouting mentioned because I suspect some of my seeds aren’t good because some were a 0% germination rate. Yikes. I noted the frost date in my area to not be until end of nov so that’s nice for a long growing season for some brassicas this fall. I will start some cabbage too! Wish me luck battling the heat.😬
Ooh you do have a nice long growing season!! And what a wonderful assortment you have planted! I hope you get break from the heat soon, and that the rest of the growing season goes well for you!
Lotta space, dirt & containers, lotta cost for the harvest, though given the space it's a huge harvest, but I do ok on my deck with a bit more basic care, smaller containers as I'm crippled up a bit and can't do justice to my outdoor garden. Mostly tomatoes, cukes & pickles, green beans, but trying vertical zucc's & a cantalope plant. Green onions all season.
First time watching your videos and I would say that you are likely one of the most brilliant gardeners with a channel on youtube. Your gardens look absolutely exquisite, your knowledge is is well rounded and practical and easy to apply and my oh my are you ever beautiful. Now where is that subscribe button. There it is, got it. I need some tips on mulch and I would bet my life savings that you have a video on that. See? I have so much confidence in you, I would risk a whole $30. That should feel good.
Jenna, Here in north Florida I start my fall tomatoes, peppers and cukes seeds in early August. I plant Early Girl tomatoes(60 days). My fall crops (cole plants, onions, spinach, lettuce, carrots, radishes, etc...) I start my seeds on mid to late October.
Interesting point about the netting. This year I put netted bags around my grapes, I thought that would stop the mice....🤣 They ate right through the netted bags....
