My Approach To Fertilizing The Garden

I get asked all the time how I actually fertilize my garden and what I like to use! So today we go over exactly that including the different options, as well as how and when to actually apply them.

00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Organic Solid Fertilizer
03:32 - Liquid Fertilizer
07:38 - Container & Seedling Fertilizer

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[joacoley]

For a guy that has been watching youtube gardeners for a long time, i´m impressed by the quality of your tips, keep up the great work Jacques!

[VaultDwellerGal]

Great info! Like a noob, I’ve been mixing slow release fertilizer in the soil at the bottom and center of containers. Now I know, and knowing is half the battle… G.I. Jacques

[Gardeningchristine]

I believe you have found your calling. I also have a hobby/job. I really love most of what I do for a living and you really seem to enjoy your garden!

[yhineidy]

Watering before fertilizing is a great tips I been adding fertilizer while the soil is dry

[nnagle]

Thanks for the tip about fertilizer in the top of a grow bag. New information for me - and so logical.

[tomthumb]

Excellent tip to fertilize after watering. Especially since all I do is container gardening due to lack of space.

[tayjahrivera]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m in my third year gardening and have started to switch over to organic fertilizers.

[LizThompson-dsfl]

I love my cobra head tool. Have had it for close to 10 years. It’s indestructible and super versatile.

[smas]

Zone 6b here. Tomato jungle and Florida weave. The weave saved my Roma Tomato plants this year. Those plants are finished w. good yield. Putting in fall seeds there now. What ever we get we are grateful. We've been fertilizing as you do but started using ash with all the rest. Great teaching videos Jacques. Thank you.

[lisag]

Thanks Jacques. Very informative! You clearly have teaching experience.

[rebeccavalicoff]

I've found Agro- thrive really good too!

[YeahIsaidWhatISaid]

Hi, just wanted to tell you that I like your videos, very informative and concise. As someone that watched thousands of gardening videos I can say that I've learned new things from you. Keep it up👍

[Zimmerchild]

This is so helpful. I lived on a family owned farm for 6 years (it's still there but I moved states again when I was 14), it's where my love started, and the only fertilizer we ever used was the cow pies with the manure spreader (this thing is so cool). So, knowing about more than poo 💩 is awesome. Thank you so much for the video! 💜🔮🌱🐾

[EatSomeBagels]

worm casting also can add beneficial microbes to your soil

[Linda-ween]

Thank you for this detailed info. I have been looking for info just like this. Thank you!

[helenmcclellan]

I wasn't aware about pre-watering before fertilizng with a liquid fertilizer. Now I know why one of my pepper plants looked aweful today...hmmm! Thanks!

[williammaxwell]

liquid fertiliser should be applied at ground level, not over the leaves. & yes, pre-watering the garden helps to prevent burn.

[imafan]

Organic fertilizer is slow release, that is good. It also contains salts, so it is not salt free. In an organic garden that is at least 3 years old, it is as good as synthetic fertilizer in terms of getting plant yields. However, in a virgin garden, or a new bed that is not established there may not be enough native fertility or biota to convert the organic fertilizer into a form the plants need on time. Organic fertilizer depends on temperature. When it is cold, the soil organisms slow down. It is not a problem if you don't plant in the cooler months. When you have a new garden without much native fertility or a large soil web, organic fertilizer may not be able to provide enough nutrients when the plants need it. Organic gardens usually require more supplementation than conventional. There are also slow nitrogen conventional fertilizers that release over time. I agree that where nitrogen is concerned slow release is good, but with the option to give a quick boost when the the plants need it. Like when seedlings are actively growing.

[CityWideGardens]

Perfect timing as I just got my fall raised beds here in NJ prepped and planted. I am happy to know I did it right since I saw the video after I prepped! Whew now I just need to grab my liquid fertilizer and my fertilizing game will be complete.

[siamstation]

Your hat looks new. What a great info . I use a lot of worm castings liquid. Blessings from Australia ❤️