These Seeds Are the SECRET To Huge Watermelons!

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@nancyhoward7575 4 жыл бұрын

Love the relationship you have with Houston-it’s obvious that you adore him -also obvious he adores you.

@glines 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 21-year-old autistic son making soil blocks would be a fun thing for him to do. Typically we are buying them

@serling3520 4 жыл бұрын

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@cliffords.8341 4 жыл бұрын

Greenville Lines, that's cool! I have a nephew with asperger syndrome etc., and when he's into doing something, there's no stopping him! I hope he has fun building the blocks, planting and growing whatever he grows. 🧓

@atozrecovery518 4 жыл бұрын

@@cliffords.8341 that's awesome

@GoodSimpleLiving 4 жыл бұрын

So awesome you guys are able to grow watermelon!! Nice job Houston!

@TexasJungle 4 жыл бұрын

We recently started to turn our channel into a Homestead channel thanks to you and keeping it dutch we are also working on a garden and Aquaponics! God bless y’all!

@DossFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good! My son Case is growing a pumpkin for the contest! Hope your watermelon does well Houston! --Also I’m just a few hours north of y’all in MO and it’s looking pretty frosty 🥶 Monday & Tuesday evening. I don’t know about y’all but I’m over it! Take care!

@cambian3 4 жыл бұрын

Great Videos! Donald was a great guy and sorry to say he lost his wife before he died. After her death, he wasn't doing videos at any rate. I chatted with him about his mulch (cotton waste) and told me where he got it. He was an AWESOME man and gardener! Thanks for his channels "shout out".

@KeepingItDutch 4 жыл бұрын

HOUSTON YOU ARE AWESOME 💪💪💪

@genemitchell405 3 жыл бұрын

Good work Houston.What your Dad is teaching you now,will help when you get older

@patriciafleming8402 4 жыл бұрын

You got this 🍉 competition! Houston is just the cutest lil farmer.

@lindabarraza2433 4 жыл бұрын

There is something so satisfying watching you plow the garden with perfect music.

@toneyjohnson8910 4 жыл бұрын

I think its great how you get your son involved. And we learn a lot from you as well.

@lindaseto2386 4 жыл бұрын

That is a sweet moment both of you planting the seeds talking.

@LICKMEKNUTS 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Houston!!! But what about carrots, we all know u love carrots. Also Daniel, great shout to FFA, being involved in FFA got me a full ride scholarship to a top veterinary university. It not only teaches you about animal husbandry and food crops, it also teaches you about business; sales/marketing AND public speaking and leadership. I highly recommend it And 4H to all children who live in farm and rural settings. Fun fact FFA & 4H and Boy and Girl Scouts only 4 youth programs recognized and endorsed by Congress, with it’s Top Achievers Awarded in Washington D.C congressional floor each year!!!! I can say would not have achieved all that I have achieved in life without the education FFA & Boy Scouts provided.

@kathyjones8656 4 жыл бұрын

So anxious for our last frost. Soon! Looking forward to seeing Houston's watermelons. He loves carrots, he should plant some of them also. Keeping all of you in my prayers 💕

@annamarkham-roberts4304 4 жыл бұрын

I was the Daddy's girl and sidekick of my Grandpa like Hustion is with you...my Dad worked a lot but always spent free time helping me with animals, plants, algebra, calculus and geometry... mom was a teacher she did English, spelling, writing ect...

@annamarkham-roberts4304 4 жыл бұрын

@@majoroldladyakamom6948 you knew what was ment, at least l don't knit pick and try to correct others, l am 70 with a 44 yr old son, 22 grandson, and 26 yr old surprise daughter...l have MS, Multiple System Failure, high BP, and had multiple mini strokes (TIA's) and car wreck several years ago, after that the Dr that fixed my neck gave me a medicine that caused amnesia, worse than the TIA's and since that l have had breast cancer, & treatments, total tear or the rotary cuff, for a total of 29 surgeries so far, begining with a spleen removal at 16. Today l was trying to use a new smartphone in bed because my ears are so swollen l get sick at my stomach just sitting up and walk like a drunk...all considered the Dr's. SAY l am damm lucky to be alive and my mind is exceptionally sharp considering all l have been through...also have Barrett's Esophagus which doesn't help my dizzy head and nausea...plus my forest already has extremely high pollen and mold now, causing, my sinus and ears to be worse with lots of congestion...so don't criticize anyone you don't even know over such a trivial unimportant little booboo, when you have no idea how life plus CV19 has stressed them and affected there mind and general health...

@annamarkham-roberts4304 4 жыл бұрын

@@majoroldladyakamom6948 you also reminded me l am dyslexic so YES l do mix up the order of the letters and worst are b, d - g, q, p so you just had to rub into a complete stranger that they have a learning disability, that is almost as funny as calling a person with Downs a retard...

@rhondaborders3452 4 жыл бұрын

@@annamarkham-roberts4304 I am sorry that you have been through so much! What a wonderful family life! Happy Easter & God bless!

@billslacum6025 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel, I really enjoy watching you and Dutch raise your kids. It reminds me of how my father taught me minuS the size nine where the sun don't shine. Could of used a couple hundred more Pop,lol. Wishing Houston luck with his melons. Be safe, well, blessed and God bless America!!!

@georgebaker2405 4 жыл бұрын

Howdy from Central Florida Mr Daniel and Houston,as usual another great video of y'all getting ready to plant,I enjoy watching y'all doing things together as a family,wish I knew how to show you some pics of my almost 3 year old grandsons extra small garden,maybe 3 feet by 25/30ft, it's always a pleasure watching y'all on the homestead doing y'all's thing, may the LORD continue to bless you and your family.

@jasonunsell612 4 жыл бұрын

We are thinking about starting but this cold snap this weekend has us thinking about starting next week.

@JillUdart 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in Upstate NY and we had about 2 inches of SNOW this morning !! It has since melted, but it was a shock to wake up to !!

@susanstanley5098 4 жыл бұрын

This should be lots of fun for the kids, good luck to all that do it! 🍉🥦🥬🍅🍓🥒🌶

@rogerrabbit1934 4 жыл бұрын

Love the way you interact with Houston. You have a great deal of patience with him. Great family!

@lovebugzz6190 4 жыл бұрын

They are already sold out of the blue promotion flashlights. Congrats Olight👍

@faithieray6266 4 жыл бұрын

Love the visit. My Granddaughter is planting a small raised bed garden with us this year.

@janetshaw6081 4 жыл бұрын

It was so cool to hear you mention "Donald", his channel was the very first you tube I ever watched. I still use his watering idea ( pvc pipe with tiny hole right above the end cap) for my tomato plants. And I loved all his other ideas! Such a small world.

@gthornton3 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen a tool like that to make soil blocks. That’s a time saving tool. Great work young man. Love watching y’all’s channel.

@mariorivera6609 4 жыл бұрын

That soil block doohickey...... blew my mind! Where has that been my whole life?

@karensweet6530 4 жыл бұрын

Houston I hope you grow the biggest watermelon for the contest! I rooting for you little farmer! I know you're gonna win! Good Luck and I'll be folliwing you on here to see the progress! Throwing some prayers in there always helps! Much love to you all...🙏🙏❤💙😄👍

@cyndyamavisca1510 4 жыл бұрын

Houston! In this video you did a great job asking for subcribers and the bell!! You were very clear and every word was understood. Great growth!

@greenacrebirds 4 жыл бұрын

Houston that is a great job I love how me and you like to plant seeds it's amazing to see another kid that is interested in farming and gardening👍👍😁

@dowen1511 4 жыл бұрын

Mom and dad should try making some watermelon wine. Very good stuff for an adult treat. 👍 lol.

@debraprince4511 4 жыл бұрын

Or you could save time and just do the old way of cutting a hole in the watermelon and upend a bottle of vodka in it and leave it until the melon has absorbed it all. Then slice and enjoy. Or make little melon balls....and enjoy. Could also use a bottle of grain alcohol.

@harrygurdus7065 4 жыл бұрын

@@debraprince4511 its scaring me how well educated you are about vodka soaked melons

@LindaSmith-vq1br 4 жыл бұрын

That is one seriously cool attachment for anyone with a big garden. If I had one your size and had the tractor, I would be investing. Thanks for the knowledge!

@peggysue6857 4 жыл бұрын

Boy you sure brought back lots of memories for me. My Daddy had a very similar set up that he made, and I plowed and made garden rows every year until I left for college. I sure miss those days on the farm.

@WILLITGROW 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!! love how your teaching your child how to grow food..AWESOME!!!

@dorishanoum5573 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome mr. Armstead!!!😉 it looks great!! My dad used.to make rows like that with his rotitiller-- hes been in heavan since june 3rd 1980,😇😭,, and i still miss him-- alot and his gardeing too!!❤💕

@darkmagician9460 4 жыл бұрын

Houston want to tell ya good luck on your melon garden Daniel hate to hear about a old school farmer leaving us but when it's time to go home you go glad to see you and your family are doing well and God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@shelleykienel2454 4 жыл бұрын

That plow makes a beautiful garden. Wow

@lillyhomestead144 4 жыл бұрын

He was one of the first channels I watched. He was a great teacher.

@davekovacs8818 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you arms family and thank you plight good luck Houston on watermelon contest can’t wait to see them grow

@wykeishacraft6820 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel that is so awesome the way you teaching Houston how to grow crops and raising animals. You all have me smiling 😄 😄😄and i enjoyed this video.

@nancylitton390 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing so good information. Take care and be safe. Many blessing on you and your family.

@lyndafulce3974 4 жыл бұрын

Houston you are the cutest little guy i love too hear you. And watch you help your dad

@cyndeecollings5738 4 жыл бұрын

I too carry an Olight in my pocket, but I carry one for metal detecting to help see what is on a coin or button. My is only about an inch long and I love it.

@dorisjory35 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video today. I love how Houston soaks up your knowledge. He just needed a tad more water in his seed block mixture. Yes I pay attention when you mix yours lol. I did watch Dusty's video the other day. He gave a great talk about FFA . We need more kids learning to farm and raise animals process and all. Our world needs them. God Bless you Arms Family and Bear & Bella the goats Donkey Poodles chickens ducks and the rest. When ya gonna stock that bass pond?

@LadyJ5569 4 жыл бұрын

Houston, good job making the soil blocks. The variety of seeds should get you good watermelons 🍉 to eat for sure. Good luck on growing your prize winning watermelon 🍉.

@sashastrabbing9582 4 жыл бұрын

I will be growing the MI Gardener jubilee watermelon along with you Houston! I am in SW Michigan, and will be planting my seeds indoors today!!

@juliekooiker3408 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Houston! You know how to get the soil just perfect for soil blocks!

@snapstring3134 4 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome to see all the planting going on. 👍

@dowen1511 4 жыл бұрын

And frozen watermelon slices is grate stuff too, kids will love them, cut in to triangles and freeze wrap in plastic wrap so they don't stick together 👍

@TKCL 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching MIgardenders channel for a while, he convinced me to start doing nothing but raised bed gardens. I like watermelons being from the south, but I love cantelope even more!

@dottiehildebrand3123 4 жыл бұрын

Houston is so cute, and smart. Daniel I can tell you love working in the garden. God bless you and your family. Be safe. Good gardening ♥️🇺🇸🌹

@jenniferhuff2547 4 жыл бұрын

Grow that giant watermelon Houston. I know you can do it. Stay wall Arms Family. Much love from OHIO ❤️❣️❣️❤️

@therapawayhomestead5464 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to get our garden going this spring

@tanyajenkins919 4 жыл бұрын

Use some the woven fabric for weed control for the weeds tried it about 2years ago I'm very pleased. Hi everyone hope your evening is nice . Thanks camera lady. 👍

@clairemiller1420 4 жыл бұрын

You and family have a great Easter 🐣

@kilroygirl7347 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Please tell Houston he did a great job making his dirt squares and planting his watermelons! I'm excited and hope he wins!

@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel From the looks of your soil pans and the size blocks you block maker makes, it looks like if you butt the maker against one side snug, that the extra space left over could be filled with another row of blocks simply by turning the block maker sideways to the already created rows. It looks like you could fit another 10 blocks along the side. For the last two only pack in two of the blocks and slide the empty ones over the last two already existing blocks, and BAM!!!

@rossoutdoors9359 4 жыл бұрын

You guys have set a example that is great . I love the video . keep good work up . Made my channel due to yall

@dorenenagy564 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, always enjoy your videos. Houston and his watermelons. He showed us up last year. I don't think we get warm enough long enough here in WV. Have tried several times. Thanks for posting.

@gingerreid8569 4 жыл бұрын

Houston worked great on his seed planting and making the seed pots! Cool job on your in ground garden...we thought we were out of freeze warnings here in N.E. Texas...moved our banana plant and our Meyer lemon out...have to put back in...Storms and lows in 34-39 over Sunday-Thursday next week...bummed big time!

@cm.4828 4 жыл бұрын

Mmmm I love yellow melons 🍉 good luck 🍀 on melon thing Houston! 👍🏽. Thank you for showing us that tractor equipment. Looks like a very good row maker. Happy Easter 🐣 🐇 guys!!

@LadyJ5569 4 жыл бұрын

Got the email from Olight and love what they're doing.

@reginasadventures5812 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to get my garden box back up and going

@denisewilson8367 4 жыл бұрын

plant white clover in the walkways. It will keep your feet clean all summer.. And it will add nitrogen to the garden for the future. It will only need to be cut a couple of times for the season, but the clipping can be left in the garden for mulch.

@jeremymichaelbreton 4 жыл бұрын

My kids love watermelons. They are a must in the garden each year.

@wykeishacraft6820 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations i 💘Arms Family Homestead Channel. Thanks for sharing.😍 Love that garden from Arms Family Homestead

@wickster7154 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Daniel

@frosty9819 4 жыл бұрын

I watched in the first hour you and your channel brighten my day so thank you for what you do.

@dougrogers3062 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Arms Family they are the best love the gardening videos.

@pineyhavenhomestead8947 4 жыл бұрын

As always, great video! You all stay safe. Thank you for sharing your video. Have a Safe and Blessed Week **HUGS & PRAYERS** from Kelly and the critters at Piney Haven Homestead.

@christophers1039 4 жыл бұрын

guess you did your job. I'm checking this sale out at 9:00am and they're already sold out! You need a raise.

@dollymelnychuk1299 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed the soil difference. Looks good. Watermelon, great. Till next time, keep safe,🙏👍

@kateslippers8289 4 жыл бұрын

You are a good father, Daniel Arms.

@johncriswell1106 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel you could create twice as many rows with just two more "hippers" - discs... The tractor wheel paths would be the same but you would have two raised beds between each one rather than only a single bed. You may not feel you need to produce that many vegetables but you could share/barter them with someone else for what you are not growing. Plus preserve for winter use. Where will you be growing your Corn, Beans, potatoes, tomatoes? Would like to see a layout (plan drawing) of the garden and your desired yield.

@jeanniearnold7906 4 жыл бұрын

We all have favorite ways to garden but have you seen Living Traditions Homestead's garden prep? Weed control supreme !!

@we_are_the_wesners 4 жыл бұрын

We just planted some more! We can grow almost all year round here.

@marcheloskymedinama9808 4 жыл бұрын

Good look Houston you got this contest

@virginiareid5336 4 жыл бұрын

Huston did a good job on the soil blocks. I know he is excited about the contest this year.

@dove111 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome content👍your family is living the wannabe homesteaders dream! Austin do you have a video on diy garden fencing? I see the fencing you have there, how difficult was is to put up?

@cliffords.8341 4 жыл бұрын

After seeing this video it has made me decide to plant watermelon seeds in my backyard here in Miami Fl. I used to grow sunflowers when I was around 10 or 11 years old. They got to be around 4 feet tall! I'm going to check out the Olite or Olight site and maybe buy one. I have a Nebo 1400 lumen with low, medium, high, strobe and SOS beam. It also has a focus. I can never have too may flashlights. Great video as always. 🧓

@jeanettec6212 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Houston!

@jamiheinsohn1970 4 жыл бұрын

I going to grow some vegetables. Don't have a big area. Going to try with flower pots and trough. Lived on my grandparents farm and do miss it.

@lauraschindler8934 4 жыл бұрын

I love when Houston does the opening vlog. He is the cutest!!

@robertmccabe2605 4 жыл бұрын

Nearly at 300k keep it up 👍🏻

@quinndowdall5856 4 жыл бұрын

houston was lost for words at "varieties"

@carolynemitchener8079 4 жыл бұрын

i live in an alpine national park in victora australia and love watching you guys

@sandyseibelhager7131 4 жыл бұрын

I wish our weather was as nice as yours appears to be. Our trees have not greened up yet. It was supposed to snow here yesterday but I don't think it did because I don't see any. It was in the 30's last night.

@teamster701 4 жыл бұрын

new subscriiber from NJ great channel love everything on your channel especially Houston and Bear .

@NickAustin123 4 жыл бұрын

Ron Lake whare in nj

@michaelflora375 4 жыл бұрын

I think your garden spacing is perfect. i also watch living tradition and they use ground fabric to fight the weeds. Just a though. You get a thumbs up from me

@Mixtv20 4 жыл бұрын

Great boy !! Nice gadern 🌸🌸

@marciaborg77 4 жыл бұрын

Love to see what they turn out to be.

@pamelam1961 4 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing the excitement in Houston. Good video.

@micksbackyardaquaponics1408 4 жыл бұрын

That was a maze video clip yous put together there it was good to see it and good luck with the water melon there an stay safe there .👍👍🍉

@jasonjohnson5799 4 жыл бұрын

good job houston and good luck

@Cowboy-nu7ze 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck Houston on the contest. We planted yellow melted watermelons.

@nikkilyne36 4 жыл бұрын

You can dehydrate watermelon to.make chips or even fruit leathers.thats a good way to use up some.

@rshoemaker7368 4 жыл бұрын

Go Houston! We are cheering for you!🍉

@scrapironprepper 4 жыл бұрын

Amen on Donald. Watched him for years...….

@byronf.bingham6291 4 жыл бұрын

From a old farm guy . the Diggers on the ends are caltivator crowfeet. they kill weeds. If it were me I would take the C channel off the emplement. I don't want you to think I am being critital. Just offering a hint from watching your vlog. Keep up the great work.

@lindaadams3392 4 жыл бұрын

This tractor attachment is so cool wish we had it when I was a kid, any who Good Luck Houston🤓

@johnharder5618 4 жыл бұрын

As they grow Thin the watermelons to 2 per vine (runner) and then 1 or 2 per Plant to grow the largest watermelons as the plant will be able to put the MAX into each watermelon