Can I Grow Vegetables over my Septic System & more Gardening Questions Answered
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ answers your organic gardening questions. In this episode, John will answer the following questions: 1. What do you think about the no till farming method for 5 acres? 2. Can I grow vegetables over my septic system leach field? 3. What do you do with all the extra food that you grow? 4. What is the productive variety of pepper that was featured in your fall garden tour? 5. Are ants a problem with worm bins? How to keep them out of worm bins? 6. Do you know anything about mushrooms and fungi? 7. Can I be your gardener padawan learner? Be sure to watch this episode for the answers to these questions and much more.
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At 2:18
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Hey I was told you can't grow a vegetable garden over a septic tank drain field is this true and if so why
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obi wan
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How far away should you grow a garden from a septic tank and the field?
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I grow all kinds of things over my septic leach fields. I don't put chemicals into my septic system so I don't get any contamination in my foods. The only things that go into the system is poop and pee (and toilet paper of coarse!). Very good for the earth. Everything else goes in the trash. That is what I suggest. Also, don't plant anything that roots deeply like trees, stick to shrubs, and veggies. ;-) Oh, and use an organic soap to clean clothes and dishes.
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Leslie is growing Kohlrabi. in the fall/winter garden. I have not grown it in Las Vegas. I encourage you to grow it year round to see how it does and make a video about it!
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HI JOHN! GREAT VIDEOS, I watch them almost daily for inspiration than get out and grow!! I live in VEGAS and am interested in growing Kohlrabi. I have ordered the organic seads from High Mowing and curious as to your luck with them here. I seem to remember you mentioning them on one of your videos but don't remember when. Are they multi seasonal? Also you should make T shirts with your dog on them I always love seeing him in your videos....cool mascot. You are doing an amazing thing here!
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some old school people sprinkle corn meal on ant mounds and the lady told me its makes the ants stomachs explode. some say it just chases them away
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your septic system needs to breath to work properly. septic water is not suitable the roots will grow into the pipes and clog them. raised beds make a shadow that stops the system working. about all you could do is a tall pole with some baskets spaced well apt. i would refer you to the inspectapedia web site specific answers to just about every house problem
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We have alfalfa for horses growing on top of ours- is this going to be a problem
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I have used exelerite in the past. At this time, I am unable to recommend it due to the business practices of the company that sells it. Plus its significantly more expensive than some of the other alternatives out there.
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Hey John. Another awesome video. Have you ever heard of "Exelerite"? If so, how do you rate it against Gaia Green or Azomite Rock Dust? Thanks, Mike.
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use brown paper bags from the grocery store or cardboard boxes with soil on top instead of buying mulch paper.
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For clogging, septic system, plumbing and water supply maintenance use the all-natural MillerPlante-net Advanced Formula Septic-Helper and Enza Drain Line Cleaner. It has the 8 natural bacteria and enzymes that digest the waste in the tank AND out in the drain field. To reduce your Phosphate and Nitrate levels to Zero coming from your Laundry, use their new All-Natural Enza Wash-Balls. According to the EPA, Chemicals used in the home are the #1 problem polluting water supplies and water wells.
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Sadly, most conventional farming 'no-till' involves a LOT of toxic chemicals to kill weeds and competing (or synergistic, but seen as competing) vegetation. NOT sustainable, NOT eco-friendly.
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On acreages, cover crops like clover can be closely grazed prior to planting. This allows crops to get started while the clover protects soil surface from evaporation, wind erosion, & invasive weeds - while providing free nitrogen to the crop. Livestock provide fertilizer & beneficial microbes to soil. Many weeds are edible. Many weeds grow synergistcally with crops - yes, they can actually help crop plants thrive. Polycultures are always more resiliant than mono-cultures. Good growing!
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Actually, just fyi, there is a very large portion of WA that is VERY dry and considered desert area. Most people always think of either seattle or forks (twilight) when they think of washington, but the majority of the state is barren looking hills and mountains and sagebrush. The sun can get very harsh and hot during the summer months in these areas and woodchips can be hard to come by as well. However, if you are just trying to come by mineral rich mulch, leaves and bush trimmings are good.
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My landfill charges $5 a yard (trailer full) for wood chips. I cover the world with them, roads, planters, garden...
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John I like to Grow Goji Berry and Sea Buckthorn in Fresno,California That will be Ok.do you Know any one Sale the Seed or the Plant.it you have a little time Can you email me back( pk.euphorbia@gmail.com) or you can post on your next episode it will be ok tooThank you so much.john you doing good job.
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Growing vegetables over a drainfield is not recommended. I found a resource about landscaping your drainfield published by Thurston County Washington...The publication states 'Vegetables need watering and excess water in the soil reduces its ability to treat the wastewater. The deep roots of some vegetable may damage the drainfield pipes. Bed preparation, such as roto-tilling or deep digging can also damage pipes.'
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