Growing Large Veggies/Fruit in Containers/Complete Guide with Digital Table of Contents

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6 жыл бұрын

Growing large vegetables and fruit in a small space IS possible - in containers! I’ve compiled my summer series on growing large veggies/fruit in containers (tomatoes, squash, eggplant and watermelon) into this long format episode - all the tips and tricks you need to grow them successfully in one place. It covers choosing the right container, soil, watering, fertilizing, trellising, as well as in depth information on growing squash and watermelon, AND a watermelon harvest at the end!
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Use the digital table of contents to click and watch the section you are most interested in. You’ll be harvesting your own delicious veggies before you know it! All supplies used in this video are also linked below.
Digital table of contents:
1:20 Section 1: Growing Large Veggies/Fruits in Containers, Tips for Success
1:46 Tip 1:choosing the right container, type and size
3:16 Tip 2: choosing the right soil
3:53 filling the container with soil - how to pre - moisten the soil
5:43 Tip 3: proper feeding (fertilizing) for containers
6:43 Tip 4: consistent watering - installing drip irrigation
7:47 planting zucchini squash
9:11 i nstalling a trellis/support for zucchini squash
10:33 planting eggplant
11:21 companion planting - marigolds
12.09 Tip 5: mulching containers - benefits
12:46 watering with worm tea - benefits
13:18 installing a trellis/support for eggplant
13:29 planting watermelon - 2 varieties
15:16 installing a DIY trellis for watermelon
17:35 Section 2:Growing Zucchini Squash in Containers, Blossom End Rot, Powdery Mildew
18:23 why grow in a fabric container
19.07 Zucchini harvest - how to
20:12: Tip 1: provide support with a cage/trellis
20:52 Tip 2: hand pollinate (how to details at 29:54)
21:28 Tip 3: consistent watering/fertilizing - how often, how to check if your plant needs water
22:11 watering & fertilizing - how to, what to fertilize with
23:03 Common squash problem: droopy leaves
23:32 Common squash problem: blossom end rot
24:47 Common squash problem: powdery mildew
25:50 Pruning zucchini leaves
26:50 Section 3:Growing Watermelon in Containers: 3 Tips
28:06 Tip 1: provide support/trellis - how to train to grow on a trellis
29:54 Tip 2: Hand pollinate - difference between male and female flower, and how to
31:39 Tip 3: Check for water daily, fertilizing weekly, how to, what to fertilize with
34:43 Section 3: How to Make a Watermelon Sling to Support Watermelon Growing on a Trellis
35:07 supplies needed
35:16 how to support with panty hose
35:43 how to support with a t shirt
36:47 Section 4: Watermelon Harvest from Containers
37:30 how to check if a watermelon is ready to harvest
38:21 how to harvest
40:50 taste test - fresh and juicy!
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@CaliKim29 6 жыл бұрын

Grow your garden along with me: CaliKim Seed Collections: calikimgardenandhome.com/seeds/ Save $5 with the bundle: CaliKim Spring Garden Seed Collection/Organic Gardening for Everyone (book) bundle : calikimgardenandhome.com/seeds/spring-garden-seed-collection-and-book/. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases: Smart Pots: amzn.to/2RqjAHq Amazon general search page: amzn.to/3897OqD Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG Garden fertilizers:amzn.to/2uQkhBh Garden disease and pest control: amzn.to/2FMw6L7 Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq Amazon lawn & garden supplies: amzn.to/30kFe2Z Let me know how your garden is coming along! Thanks for watching!

@jennifermbarrett8655 5 жыл бұрын

i love you"re work i"m a hug fan i do have a hug backyard and i have harvested 36 zucchini and 200 differrent types of tomatos thanks to youre wonderfull ideas thank you from Jennifer M Barrett

@eugeneapi853 4 жыл бұрын

Like your show. I am in Saratgga , Wyoming . Chef Api... chefapi@yahoo.com

@angelsegura459 4 жыл бұрын

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@eileencarrington2582 3 жыл бұрын

The!

@beverlyscarlett1061 2 жыл бұрын

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@Ankorthmey 2 жыл бұрын

Home grown veggies and fruits always taste better than the ones bought from the market

@mamtajaya6457 Ай бұрын

I planted lots of vegetables in fabric containers. Such as peppers, garlic , rosellas,okra,beans , Swiss chard and few more That I have to remember ❤️

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Sounds great!!!!👍

@Cally-Lily 3 жыл бұрын

I want to share another way to add calcium. Add one egg shell per plant. Put the shells in a blender. Add water and puree. Add that to any plant such as tomatoes that can develop blossom end rot. Love your videos

@theresaeaton4433 Ай бұрын

I also add ground up banana peels to the egg shells and place at the bottom of plants

@arnoldschmidt2753 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! I never have seen someone who has such delicate understanding and enjoyment from gardening .Wonderful!

@HomeHarvestCo 10 ай бұрын

Your garden is a reminder of the beauty and wonder of nature! 🌿🌈

@jeanniek1498 Жыл бұрын

Egg Shells crunched up a bit are excellent for Calcium.... Plus they are free to use after using the eggs... I put the shells in when I plant my tomatoes, and Zucinnie

@CaliKim29 Жыл бұрын

HA HA.

@debdenissen1732 3 жыл бұрын

Now that I'm in an apartment, I tried pot gardening last with great success. Thanks to your tips here, I'm trying again this year. Thank you!!!

@pattyfitz317 3 жыл бұрын

This year I am growing watermelon, eggplant and squash in Smart pot containers! Love your videos!

@annogello8363 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. I’m going to start my container gardening this summer and I’m glad I watched your video

@CaliKim29 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ann, great to have you join the container gardening scene! Glad the video was helpful, too. What zone are you in and what are you planning to grow? Kim

@colddeadhands7202 3 жыл бұрын

Kim has the right personality and attire, I like her videos the best. Learn a lifetime of info quick.

@Growmap 2 жыл бұрын

Last year I planted marigolds and calendulas in my containers. They got HUGE! So this year I'm planting them in separate pots because I feel they take too much away from the vegetables when grown in the same pot. And hopefully if their pots are right next to the vegetables they will still work to attract pollinators to and discourage bag bugs from eating.

@betsyb7579 Жыл бұрын

❤ nice way... room is important to myself included as well as budget 😮...and on hand.

@colleenwnek3404 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kim! One of the things I love about your videos is you let us see plants through their lifespans (whether in the same or later videos). After I watched you plant this zucchini, I was wondering what the plant was going to look like when it was producing...and there it was later in this video. That helps me so much to determine how much space I will need, which IMHO is often overlooked in garden tutorials. You give me so much confidence to try new things in the garden!

@Thehillgardens 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see more growing guides like this

@nonkosisomlota40 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to start my own

@wakeywakey8603 2 жыл бұрын

I love your straight forward teaching & enthusiasm. Many gardening channels on YT but you explain well without over explaining every little thing. Subbed 😍

@jamesgoacher1606 3 жыл бұрын

Water Melon is the nicest way to drink water.

@AZJH8374 12 күн бұрын

New subscriber. Looking forward to your journey and channel. God Bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister ☦️ 🙏🏻 ❤️

@CaliKim29 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for subbing! We are excited to have you following along from AZ, Judi. What are you growing right now? CaliKim

@rosannaburgess714 7 күн бұрын

Hi Calikim, your garden is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to purchasing those grow pots.🎉❤

@CaliKim29 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! We are so grateful for our backyard, if it weren't for the make over T.V. show that we were selected for.....a total blessing. So to use it to encourage others to garden....Do try the grow pots, I think you'll like them. The fabric is virgin wool (quality) and allows both light and water in - which prevents root bound. I wash them as needed, hose them off, etc. but I love being able to move them around. Start with some small ones and see how you like them, Rosanna! Thank you for watching and commenting and subscribing if you have not yet! CaliKim

@karenhuedepohl1705 Жыл бұрын

Great veggie bag advice! Just what I needed for my patio!

@CaliKim29 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Kim

@DanielMendieta7 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! so much for all the knowledge you share. It makes it easier to plant veggies and fruits.

@renelecours4397 23 күн бұрын

Greetings from Quebec Canada! New to your videos. You are a very pleasant youtuber and your teaching is quite valuable. I started slowly growing humble herbs in flower beds and one tomatoe plant two years ago. Last year I went up to three tomato plant, again herbs and also tried similar 20 liters grow bags. My tomatoe plants in grow bags did not yield as much as the one in larger raised beds. I think this year I will save the grow bags for my first year growing potatoes as they will make it easier for harvesting. Also new for this year, I made a grow tower out of a 45 gallon plastic drum for the leaffy greens and some veggies. Hint: last year I was successful in growing a nice sunflowers hedge which kept the ants busy and away from the garden (even a deer) and the sunflower stems are good free stakes for this year garden. Liked your video, subscribed and will check the links you provided later on. Thanks again! Note to viewers: like, subcribe and share helps keep the video(s) alive for many years. Helps both video creator and viewers! Win, win situation!😉

@CaliKim29 22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much - I don't even know what to say....I am SO appreciative of this....thank you!!!! More to come! CaliKim

@VIKING33NY 6 жыл бұрын

You are Never boring and always explain things so well, thank you for sharing you knowledge!!

@heatherjones4267 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful. I enjoyed your watermelon. The harvest l imagine was delicious. Thank you for doing this show. Keep up the good work.

@charlizeangeni7505 23 күн бұрын

Thank you Kim, great video! You are right on the point! Beginning gardener here.

@CaliKim29 23 күн бұрын

Wonderful to hear! It sounds like the video really resonated with you then? I am so glad to hear that. Please, if you wouldn’t mind click on the thumbs up button under the video and subscribe if you have not already! (I can’t always tell who has subscribed or not.) Thank you keep me posted on your garden, CaliKim

@bradymcphail9690 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, your expertise is invaluable to me as I’m just getting back into vegetable, fruit and herb gardening after a career ending accident at work. I’m trying to find my way again back. I’m grateful for your knowledge, I’m looking forward to learning much more from you. We will be moving out of SoCal to a 4 season state on the beach within 2 years. Oregon, Washington, Virginia or North Carolina, so my garden will be raised bed containers and I will also have a big Greenhouse. I’m reading books about vegetable gardening in all 4 states now trying to get an idea about how to grow gardens in each state. If you have any ideas please share... you’re an awesome teacher! Thank you so much for helping me get excited again about gardening.

@elizabethsawyerr9440 2 жыл бұрын

I admire your gardening and will try your technique

@camia2444 4 күн бұрын

Wow gardening with a class, I love it ❣️

@natalieanderson8969 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim for all this information

@richardmiesell4785 6 жыл бұрын

How many water lines that can be ran off a larger water line needs to be considered to maintain a good drip flow. And regular inspection should be made to make sure the water supply is adequate.

@dash-4150 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I suddenly ran into issues with my squash and peas in 7 gallon cloth containers. They are dying back. My tomatoes and peppers are doing great!

@cynthiacarr3294 2 жыл бұрын

Tyfs! I'm growing Zucchini and Yellow Squash just got my 1st yellow flower on my birthday 🎂 🎊😁😁😁😁 now all 4 grow bags have are Blossoming!

@CaliKim29 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday, Cynthia! That's awesome, what a nice gift. Enjoy your squash and thanks for watching! 🍅Please visit my seed and garden shop, calikimgardenandhome.com, for CaliKim Seed Collections (fall garden, container garden, spring garden, tomato, heat tolerant greens, herbs, lettuce, flowers, and more), fabric containers and signed copies of my book, Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy. Free seed packet with every order. 🌞Thank you!

@savalynjones8336 2 жыл бұрын

On your birthday..that's awesome. Keep planting.

@kimtrinh1524 6 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm Kim. You are pleasant to watch

@erikehlert 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, I should mention that my most successful plant in a container is the supersweet 100 cherry tomatoes. HUGE plant, great fruit. You have to get a really tall cage or support, because plants started in May were 8ft high by August. I spent many hours trying to stop em growing higher, with little success.

@darshayfarmer1440 6 жыл бұрын

Planting a little bit of everything :) Last year because we purchased a new place we planted a small garden in the ground last minute since we have 1 acre to use for a garden and the garden exploded! Serious chaos but yummy. I never fertilized only because everything was thriving producing soo much we couldn't use it all fast enough. We did prep the soil really well and we must have good soil here to begin with. It was a lush green pasture with cattle on it when we purchased. It produced soo heavy into first part of November. This year regrouping i can't do chaos lol we will be starting to build containers for some stuff that we had issues with pests . We also purchased a couple kits to try and we will be using smart pots like we did in the past. The smart pots are awesome! I think they look nice too! Thank you for Sharing your knowledge and motivating me for this season happy planting from Northern Cali

@Thetailofthetrident 4 жыл бұрын

I really wish that, I had sen your videos a year ago. I have made some nice raised beds. They were made from wood and it was a deal of work. I will be leaving them here when, I purchase my new home. If knew about the bags, I would have used them.The nice thing about the bag is that you can move your garden with you.

@imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons 4 жыл бұрын

Very detail video, glad KZfaq recommended this!! ☺️

@myrnasilverio1362 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just retired from office work and decided to keep myself busy iwth gardening. This is my 1st time to grow the food I will eat especially now that we have lockdowns from time to time and senior citizens have limited time, or sometimes, not allowed to go out. I have to be self sufficient in veggies since I'm living alone. Your tips will surely help me a lot with my garden. New subscriber here from the Philippines. Thank you so much for your gardening tips 👍😊

@auntyanarchy7920 4 жыл бұрын

Giiiiiiiirl I love you. Thanks for simplifying things and being so clear. I've learned soooo much from you! Xoxo

@pennydickinson3258 5 жыл бұрын

Love this! I love your videos Kim, thank you!!

@hopeking3588 5 жыл бұрын

I'm ready for spring! Melt snow melt!

@barbaracarbone4658 6 жыл бұрын

Holy moly!! That watermelon looked sooooo good...you were making my mouth water!! Lol. I'm def planting some! Ty so very much for all those tips... Great ideas.

@ekatt7692 4 жыл бұрын

THIS IS AMAZING THANK YOU!!!!! I will watch all ads!

@marjoriecadanilla7546 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for the summer,that watermelon is mouth watering.

@wavesofeuphoria2493 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Really nice. Love how smart the setup is

@paulastafford1642 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video

@onebarranch709 6 жыл бұрын

Excellant video. Very inspiring!

@charuchandioksingh464 6 жыл бұрын

I love these kinds of videos that you do! I have learned so much and you have shown that containers are not a limitation. Thanks and lots of love from UAE. Charu :)

@Cookingpatsway Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video tips

@JerichoSpitz 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid, appreciate your advice and hard work! Thanks!

@HarrietHumes 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos on gardening

@daniellerom3703 4 жыл бұрын

You give me hope to boldlyish go beyond, basil and oregano! thank you. I would like to plant edibles, veggies around my pool deck.

@user-iv8pb5fo5c 4 жыл бұрын

Very detailed video. Thanks.

@greenworld5609 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT PLANT 👍👍👍

@princesseeyore5181 4 жыл бұрын

I finally bought your book!!!

@cjboac9864 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!😍

@keithconnell8460 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim. I have been watching your videos for several years and finally subscribed. I had to say that the digital table of contents and links you have listed is far and away the most comprehensive I have ever seen on a youTube video. That's insane! lol! Thanks for all of your hard work and gardening tips/tricks and info. Keep up the great work.

@valeriegermain9352 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for good clear solid information. Those smart pots are wonderful -I’m a born-again gardener. Lol 😆 blessings to you & family during these trying times.

@lachozidanesvalchanneltanaman Жыл бұрын

Amazing👍👍☘️☘️☘️

@user-wx7wg5cn1m 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kim nice garden and thanks for the info!

@DatuinChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome day!

@rebeccag1386 2 жыл бұрын

This was my first time watching one of your videos (but it won't be the last- I'm a subscriber now!). I "liked" the video before I even finished watching Just because of the digital table of contents. Such a great and thoughtful idea and I wish more KZfaq gardeners would do that!

@katiefair3404 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I'm going to try these

@frankieroberson3398 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite mew channel; very informative, engaging, smart vlog; thank you so much. I am learning a lot from you. 💘

@marialegaux9007 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Pat on the back

@fredb2129 6 жыл бұрын

love your video s and garden

@rhondaeaton4708 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so informative and amazing!

@dixonk3 3 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful video resource. Thank you so much!

@debbiee7850 3 жыл бұрын

really great help/ info. thank you !!

@MxBladeey 6 жыл бұрын

Planning to turn my balcony into a jungle. Your vids definitely inspire me and give me motivation to actually start and keep up the work. Thank you😊

@jeanlewis-baptiste6878 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE ❤️ it. I will tried it out. THANK YOU 😊

@venitastrong489 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@deniseperrault9197 9 күн бұрын

I would add filler about 8 or 10 inches on the bottom, then above that use the better soil w coconut coir and or perlite for drainage. Thank you for your information

@CaliKim29 8 күн бұрын

Great tip! Good idea - CaliKIm

@AYWalton 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inspiring videos! I have ordered my Veristera worm tea, and am planning to order some smart pots. Excited to get going!

@LainieS100 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! Very helpful and well-thought-out video. I live in the Yukon and i can hardly wait to get my plants started indoors.

@theresalarson9416 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea for staking your DIY cages. 👍

@ProFlightxMobile 4 жыл бұрын

I love these videos 💕

@amoghavaibhava772 4 жыл бұрын

Really fantastic 👌👍

@robinlewisart_1997 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I love your videos ❤️❤️😗

@atauikid3406 4 жыл бұрын

Love you gardening

@agb0012000 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. So much of what you covered were some of my problems. You make it seem so easy, and I think, “Why didn’t I think of that.” Great ideas. Thank you

@andreaschumann1305 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job love from Jamaica blessing to u 😍😍😍

@kindred1113 6 жыл бұрын

You are the gardening queen......I love to watch you and the Urban Gardener(MARTINE) I love the way he did his crates for strawberries.....

@inspirednaturals4755 2 жыл бұрын

I learned so really great tips❤️ thanks 🙏🏽

@JamesSmith-pt8dy 3 жыл бұрын

Hi ..everyone Moniee-Mon is listening thanks for the info 😆🤔💞

@GardeningCare 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative gardening video 👌👌🤗🤗 Thanks 🤗🤗

@ammorales1524 3 жыл бұрын

Sooo wonderful watching you growing watermelon from start to harvest. I wish I could grow them here in Half Moon Bay.

@laurelharrison4196 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and thank u

@jamesgeist9535 2 жыл бұрын

I absolty love you. Not being creepy but your knowledge and passion is infective. And your very pretty.😜

@TinaBeesRecipes 3 жыл бұрын

I love your garden and am enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing🎉👍🌹

@racerx8335 4 жыл бұрын

thanx for the tip on the smart pots, didnt know they existed. cheers

@neidekramer6689 2 жыл бұрын

Great work ...Im so please to see the way you do it...Thank,Thank's...

@brutebetter9188 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You for making these vlogs! ☺🍅🌽🍓💝🇺🇸

@mjcechman 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you! Love your channel!

@haroonebrahimi3456 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@mohmeegaik6686 4 жыл бұрын

What an interesting way to plant vegetables

@michaelwilson1960 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great vid. I grow all my veggies, Hot Peppers in containers. Coco Coir, Black Kow Compost, Azomite, worm castings, perlite. My veggies ROCK!

@sydnawilliams326 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help

@BenjasUberHobby 4 жыл бұрын

Ya the 20 gallon grow bags seam to be a great size. I am planning on going up to a 10 gallon size bag in hopes that my plants will do better. I might go to a larger 20 gallon slowly over time. This was great to have all the videos all in one. I really like the container videos because this is the kind of gardening that I do the most of. :) Thanks for sharing :)