Organic Plant Protection with Surround Kaolin Clay

Organic plant protection- against pests, disease and harsh environments- is key in the summer garden. And Surround kaolin clay is one of the best OMRI listed products I've found for organic plant production. This video shares all the details about Surround:
1. What is Surround?
2. What is Surround good for?
3. How it's used/how to apply
4. Pros & Cons

00:00 Intro
00:23 What is Surround?
01:21 What does Surround do? What is it good for? And how I use it in my garden.
04:20 How to apply Surround.
07:07 Pros & Cons of Surround

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[RJenksRRR]

I got zucchini this year for the first time in several years by using regular kaolin clay mixed with water. In prior years, the cucumber beetles, squash bugs and vine borers killed every plant. I’ve ordered a 25 lb bag of Surround for next year. I’m a believer!

[wingrider]

At last! The Kaolin clay video! Yes, a multilayer approach is the way to go...we started with nets, Neem oil, and BT this year...plus, we planted our squash in late July. So far, so good. When you told of your battle with pop-up showers and other detriments, well, that's the life of a gardener/farmer, isn't it. It makes you appreciate what farmers go through every year to produce our food. Really enjoyed/appreciated this video - as usual...well done!

[emkn]

Just a thought about local availability… I’ve been able to order things in the past through local feed/farm stores. Sometimes it’s worth asking if it’s not already available on the shelf. They may have it available from a supplier but don’t have enough demand to stock it.

[bublhed]

I started using this product this year but just applied it using a bulb type of applicator and kind of dusting it on. Your way looks much more thorough. I found this information very helpful! I was able to keep most of the cabbage worms off my kale but aphids still found their way under the leaves. This year I’m growing edamame and research has told me they’re prone to spider mites. I’m using the surround kaolin clay for this and so far it seems to be working 😊.

[paulmassad]

The kaolin clay she claims that you cannot use in this video seems to work great for me on the tomatoes, cucumbers, cauliflower, eggplant. I haven’t had one issue it doesn’t clog. I mixed it in an HD spray bottle and works great. If you have a small garden it’s a good option to try the other clay.

[Godsgraceandblessings]

I love your videos, they are always thorough and answer all of the questions that I’m thinking about as I watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I for one greatly appreciate it. ❤️

[johnjude]

I'm back!
I had gotten a new phone and couldn't comment for over a month, Today they switched my comment on the setup so sorry for not being able to say thanks.
This season, I've separated my cucumbers and only now loosing one almost
Making many of my cucumbers into the Refrigerator pickles as your video taught us and everyone still loves them .
This sounds like a good product, and I don't put poisoning on my foods
Thanks, Gardener Lady. You are my favorite youtube teacher for many reasons, and I tell others

[paintitblack]

Wow so informative! I live in FL and its been so hot, this could really help... not for my plants but for me😂😉
Cant wait to use, thanks for adding links in description

[CanningGarden]

I have been waiting for this information. Thank you so much. My cherry and apples trees are especially going to benefit from this product.

[esthersdaughterlong]

Thank you Jenna. Great information. My spring garden, on my patio, kept getting leaf miner's. I've used dicotamous Earth and neem oil. Helped some but not enough. I'll try Surround.

[MichaelJosephJr]

I have this on hand too. I got hit by the plum curculio insect on one of my peach trees but caught it very early and Sevin got rid of them. Got lucky and only lost about 10 peaches. Next season I'll be putting the surround on them in the spring.

[ndbg]

I really wanted to like Surround but I just didn't get out to spray often enough to make a difference. The mixing and clean up was a deterrent for me. That being said I absolutely agree it is a beneficial product!

[davidaleshire]

Had to share this with all my gardening friends. Really hoping to use this next year. I could probably split a bag with a few friends.

[martinaparrrish]

Jenna, you are good.Thank you so much for explaining so thoroughly what is involved and pointing out the cons.

[fokid]

Seems like this product is sold out everywhere in my country but I saved this for next year because this sounds something my plant will benefit greatly from!

[joyhamilton]

Oh my gosh I can begin to thank you for this amazing information!! We are in zone 8a near Pinehurst NC. We get some wicked hot summers here and they only seem to be getting worse. We were going to get some shade cloths for some of our tomatoes and peppers (such bad sunscald) but if Surround can help with temps and bug pressure then I’m sold!! We still have a long way to go in our growing season and it’s still crazy hot here. Today it’s 96 with heat index of 100 Oy. Happy Gardening ☺️

[brianseybert]

I will definitely look into this product. Buggiest year since I have been gardening. Powdery mildew showed up for the 1st time this year, plus the normal host of fungal issues.
Again, enjoy your videos! Stay Well!!!

[steverobinson]

Thanks most informative. Been curious about Surround and its use for some time now. Very useful vid!!!

[dustyflats]

Great info on Surround. My main reason would be vine borer prevention.

[fabricdragon]

My husband pointed out that this may be helpful in protecting some plants that cannot quite handle full sun when younger (they tend to grow in the understory until they are older) like PawPaws.