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@micahramsay88903 жыл бұрын
Culantro is called Shado beni in the Caribbean. It is used in curry dishes, fish, seasonings and our favorite chow... or "salsa" pineapple chow. Recipe: garlic, 3 leaves finely chopped shado beni, salt, white or black pepper and finely chopped hot pepper, diced pineapples. In some parts of my country it grows like weeds...Some people sell pineapple chow by the road side. It is a very nice treat. Thanks for the video. Have a super night.
@nitanarachele98483 жыл бұрын
Every time you pop up from behind a raised bed, I crack up. It never gets old.
@sunnyday_lemonbars3 жыл бұрын
Hahah "where's Kevin?"
@deoko13 жыл бұрын
it gets me every time. I swear this could be one of those children''s book where you pull something and the pic comes up.
@pildp13 жыл бұрын
Any YMH fans that say to themselves, 'I heard you b****es were looking for me?' Cmon Mommies edit for Cussing, sorry
@cbi7777Ай бұрын
facts
@foreverbloomswithjennifer88593 жыл бұрын
hey there! puerto rican gardener here. Culantro is a major part of PR cuisine. I just wanted to let everyone know that culantro (what we call recao) is GREAT! And if your plant looks like his, it’s going to seed. You do not grow recao for the “spiky” leaves. You grow it for the long narrow leaves that you see along the bottom of the plant. Happy growing everyone!
@dogslobbergardens66063 жыл бұрын
It's very wise to recommend a salsa garden, especially to get/keep beginners interested. It's an efficient use of space... and who *doesn't* like fresh salsa?
@anthonymunoz67173 жыл бұрын
I’ve started my salsa garden last year and all I need now is serrano, chile de arbol, habanero, and jalapeño peppers. Those peppers are mostly used for our salsas in Mexico. I have some tomatillo plants beans and a giant tomato plant. Great video 👍
@ellenkuang88533 жыл бұрын
Where do u get seeds for chile de arbol? I've also been trying to look for seeds for like guajillo peppers and some of the other ones that my MIL uses for salsas.
@gwenb45313 жыл бұрын
That will be some hot salsa!
@anthonymunoz67173 жыл бұрын
@@ellenkuang8853 I have tried growing chile de arbol plants from the seeds of the peppers they sell in the store but they don’t usually germinate for me so I just order the seeds on Amazon and those work well. If you find raw peppers just dry the seeds for a few days and then those should germinate.
@angieemm3 жыл бұрын
Is there anything I need to know about growing serranos? They're my favorite pepper and work in just about any dish, so I really want to put some in my small raised bed.
@thatsalt15602 жыл бұрын
Do you have a good recipe? I live in Europe and I do have the climate for growing the ingredients, but no idea how a real salsa is supposed to be.
@chrissingh72103 жыл бұрын
Culantro is what we call shado beni or bandanyia in Trinidad. I usually blend it with garlic, pimento, ginger, chive,celery, parsley and onion to season meat and fish.
@rai553 жыл бұрын
I was JUST about to comment about culantro & Trini cuisine. My Trini aunt gave me a seedling so I’m growing it for the first time this summer 🌱💫
@vaishnaviramsubhag50083 жыл бұрын
I live in trinidad
@liminal793 жыл бұрын
the last few years, I've had a salsa garden LOL various tomato plants, chiles, peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro. If I could get a lemon or lime tree, i'd be set :D
@drofumidragon55803 жыл бұрын
I grow tomatillos in those 3ft tall round tomato cages. Once the tomatillo gets past the top, they spread out, but the stems are strong enough to not topple over even up to 5 feet. I also grow multiple plants in one cage as they don't seem to mind since they grow like weeds. Last year I had a giant, a small and a purple variety all in one cage and they produced all the way to the first frost.
@Wereinthegarden3 жыл бұрын
A note on culantro, the flavor is more like cilantro steams, so stronger and you don’t need as much. Also you use the long leaves on the bottom. Lastly, can also be used to make sofrito (a cooking base)
@AmyMcScience3 жыл бұрын
Every time you hop out like a ground squirrel I snort giggle.
@jamellakhanworrell9043 жыл бұрын
Culantro is called shadon Beni or locally bhandanya here in the Caribbean.
@anneciamartin95143 жыл бұрын
It sure is! Now I need to find out where he got his bandhania from! I'm in Socal also north of him.
@MG0212103 жыл бұрын
@@anneciamartin9514 @Annecia Martin Hello Annecia, how are you? This is Maria from HGM in Rancho Bernardo. Yes it's called culantro in TnT. I would love to get some seeds or seedlings.
@vaishnaviramsubhag50083 жыл бұрын
Me too put that with some mango and pepper and salt and make a chow
@vaishnaviramsubhag50083 жыл бұрын
I live in the caribbean
@kashmohammed49193 жыл бұрын
Correct. Honestly the first time I heard it called “culantro” was on KZfaq
@kittychandler73083 жыл бұрын
I'm growing tomatillos for the first time this year and for such a small tomato-like thing those plants are HUGE!
@chava242111 ай бұрын
Yea same here, i started gardening more this year, ive grown a few things in the past years but not like this year, i planted 3 tomatillos about 2 feet apart and they where getting tall so i trellis them into like a fence and at the top i curved it so you can walk under it, idk what thats called but yea they are producing alot 😊
@dlwn643 жыл бұрын
Wanting fresh salsa when I was stationed somewhere far away from a Mexican restaurant is what got me into gardening! Great tips!
@elizabethsessions44863 жыл бұрын
Bro. The funniest part about you popping up like that is imagining you getting in position to do so 🤣🤣
@epicgardening3 жыл бұрын
It's tough LOL
@jadea.26943 жыл бұрын
You can use the Culantro to marinate fish or chicken. or in some dipping sauces. Also use a leaf or two in soups.
@martinlaukkanen16523 жыл бұрын
Culantro is also called shadow beni and is used in Caribbean cuisine, mad hatters are also called bishops crown. Thanks for the info on tomatillos, guess i'll have to grow another.
@matthysloedolff3 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoy these "pop up from behind a bed/bush" style intros.
@stacky512a3 жыл бұрын
habeneros, jalapenos and poblanos here. Along with basil, mint, chives and tomatoes. i can't grow cilantro to save my life! Escondido, CA
@jimmydean84702 жыл бұрын
The salsa garden has been my style since I began. Any peppers that don't make it to a batch of salsa or fresh for a meal get pickled.
@sirenita69612 жыл бұрын
Well I just spent the whole summer growing a huge, beautiful tomatillo plant and wondering why it never put out any fruit. Now I know 😂 I only had one plant. Thanks for the info!
@grgebintegratedfarm3 жыл бұрын
Tomatillos and cilantro, two of my favorite ingredients in salsa, another great vid Kevin.....
@trevor80493 жыл бұрын
Great video. My first successful garden I grew a salsa garden. It was a good, reasonable goal to start out. I had tried to garden before that, but I think I was biting off more than I could chew. I have 2 jalapenos that I was able to overwinter indoors this past winter. They are doing well for me. I eat them red and cracked.
@ZoltrixGrower3 жыл бұрын
Great video Kevin, I really like the mixed garden, uses every bit of space. Thanks for sharing!
@vee50323 жыл бұрын
Wow I didn't know I could have a green and purple tomatillos, growing purple ones, and I just made salsa with jalapeños, serrano, piquín, tomatoes, onions, orégano all from my garden 😊 all I needed was cilantro which I had to purchase at store 😞.
@Jeff-rd6hb3 жыл бұрын
Homemade salsa is the best! Cilantro, regardless of the variety, always bolts in my garden. So I simply keep rotating crops of it indoors so I never run out.
@HalfNoodley3 жыл бұрын
How have I never heard of those Cilantro alternatives before? Kevin you absolute legend, can't wait to try them out
@epicgardening3 жыл бұрын
I got you!
@baddriversofcolga3 жыл бұрын
I grew culantro and to be honest found it to be repulsive. Although it may be better in salsa.
@icouldjustscream3 жыл бұрын
You've got Mad Hatters as well! You're the only other person I heard of that's growing them! I started 4 from seed, gave one seedling to a friend so I have 3. I like Lemon Boy tomatoes for salsa, the bright yellow colour makes it unique looking.
@itsknotmagic3 жыл бұрын
My daughter grows mad batters every year
@theresaanndiaz31793 жыл бұрын
I bought 2 tomatillo plants on impulse at the garden center. Talk about being lucky! I didn't know that I needed 2 and I almost just bought 1! Thank you!
@The_True_3 жыл бұрын
Serranos and romas are popping in central Cali right now, but I like that tip on the tomatillos to save some serious disappointment for future crops. Definitely want to take your advice and mix it up on plant variety too. Great vid as usual Kevin!
@Missfire2673 жыл бұрын
I have a salsa garden in containers on a south facing balcony this year. Everything is thriving like crazy. Hopefully I will get some tomatillo’s.
@wellsprosperous75863 жыл бұрын
This channel is totally solanaceous dude. Cheers!
@kimc9ify3 жыл бұрын
In Trinidad we call Culanto , Shado Beni. Its a major staple in Caribbean cooking. We make something called green seasoning with it.
@dogslobbergardens66063 жыл бұрын
I really think it's worthwhile to wait for jalapenos to get fully red and ripe. Serranos, too. They're beautiful, and the flavor is so much more rich and complex. Try letting just a couple on each plant get all the way ripe and try them yourselves. You can still pick most of them green and harvest earlier. :) If it's an open-pollinated/heirloom variety you want some to get all the way ripe to harvest healthy viable seeds, anyway.
@christinawong70933 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this thorough explanation of how to marry all of the ingredients into one raised bed.
@blackpackhomesteadchrisand73373 жыл бұрын
With the world going the way it is, more people need the basic skills of feeding themselves. Raised beds are wonderful and saves your back.
@AmericaFirstNow2 ай бұрын
I have raised beds, and I like the idea of a salsa garden. I have a 4x6 bed in a corner that would work well. TNX
@MMuraseofSandvich3 жыл бұрын
_Nira_ is kinda like a skinny leek that tastes like a garlic and chive got busy. It's fantastic in Chinese style stir fry dishes and potstickers.
@MMuraseofSandvich3 жыл бұрын
Idea: chili con carne garden. Poblanos, jalapeños, tomatoes, coriander, onions, garlic. Add your own meat or meat equivalent, and spices.
@SkyKid0023 жыл бұрын
Literally was talking about this earlier today lol the synchronicity!
@olivergarcia24593 жыл бұрын
Great video Kevin
@sabidanielle3 жыл бұрын
would love a peek at your salsa recipe when they're all ready to harvest! :)
@nildaotero2933 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Didn't know you needed more than one tomatillo plant. Good to know
@ahaanhalwai67393 жыл бұрын
For flavour and retaining moisture add mint plants
@alicecilva45343 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info on the tomatillos, I had no idea!
@Jardin-de-invierno3 жыл бұрын
Love all you advice. I call my garden a salsa garden. But it’s mostly peppers. But tomatillos are my star.
@cland91893 жыл бұрын
I’m new to gardening and really enjoy your videos. For some reason I have decided to start all my crop from seeds and your videos are really helpful. Thanks
@khitspororots92603 жыл бұрын
I have different types of peppers, and they are growing healthy. Thanks for the tips. ❤❤❤
@hammondr1918872 жыл бұрын
Just commented on your post from a few days ago about trying mad hatters. Glad to see others like them as well. Never had a striped bell pepper but I am growing candy cane peppers which I am guess could be along the same taste. Pretty cool looking plant too.
@tacobell.gourmand3 жыл бұрын
You need to make some epic fermented salsa if you haven't before, brings those flavors to the next level!
@anaribrayeva2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful salsa garden. One recommendation: jalapeño/chilli pepper should not be grown close to paprika/sweet pepper. They cross-pollinate. Paprika becomes spicy, chilli becomes sweet.
@CartersGardens7 ай бұрын
4:19 astro boy is awesome for salsa
@pamici13 жыл бұрын
Super helpful and informative! I love the light and water specification info.
@positivelybeautiful12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative video. I’m getting ready to plant my salsa garden. Culantro is use in Vietnamese cooking as a garnish on top of the Pho (Vietnamese Beef/ Chicken Noodle dish).
@keenak34983 жыл бұрын
I added habanada pepper to my salsa garden for the taste but no heat for a mild Caribbean salsa and added just a little true habanero in it. It's really interesting because I just directly bit into one habanada pepper to see what they're like, and it tastes just like a habanero but as I cringed waiting to be decimated by the heat... none came! Freaky. But now I can get the taste but temper the heat for my less adventurous friends. Love your vids!
@tristananderson73773 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video about plants/veggies to grow in cold winters, that aren't just cabbages and what not
@kwiggy50912 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos so much. They're digestible for overwhelmed beginners and the production value is fantastic. Just wanted to point out one small note, there is no accent marker over the n in habanero. You pronounce it like a standard n. 😊
@lilahsmum20123 жыл бұрын
Goals for my summer garden!! Winter here at the moment and my peppers are dying off now thanks to frost
@aidanho18043 жыл бұрын
Ooh wow salsa garden! Super exited for this video
@werftv45803 жыл бұрын
sweet..
@HauntedAtoms3 жыл бұрын
My peppers are still growing. But I did get a small harvest of snap peas, today 😊 & Can we get a video on dumb canes, Kevin!
@judyfolkers41673 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. Can you please list all the things in your salsa bed? I’m always looking for new recipes for salsa….THANK YOU! You are amazing
@epicgardening3 жыл бұрын
Check the description!
@judyfolkers41673 жыл бұрын
I always forget about that…thank you.
@Jeff-rd6hb3 жыл бұрын
Haha, nearly half of my garden space is dedicated to salsa...tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, tomatillos. I make literally gallons of salsas & sauces and can them for use throughout the year because after eating my own homegrown/homemade stuff I can't stand store bought.
@mattjones2703 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! I can't wait to close on my new house in a few days and start some beds like this. Salsa is a must! I'm making sure to hit that LIKE button Kevin! 🤙
@JonPerson3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to have discovered your channel, Kevin! Every video is just packed with really helpful information, plus I never know where you'll pop up next! lol. Really great stuff.
@melvictorious50783 жыл бұрын
I love culantro in Trinidad its called shadow benni or bandanya
@dustinwilson85123 жыл бұрын
Well... With tomatillos I have a weird case in my garden. I have what I am sure is one (based on it's papery husked fruit and me never having had a ground cherry or anything here before.) Pop up out of compost in my poblano pot. I left it out of curiosity and it seems that that poblano must be polinating it. It's the only one and it's right next to the pepper plant in question in the same pot. Might be a cool trick for those short on space and only need/want one plant but do plan to grow tomatoes or peppers. More testing needed. Lol.
@EliasLabordus3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you actually make the salsa when it's all ready for harvest!
@samelita0073 жыл бұрын
We typically use Culantro for soups (like Panamanian Sancocho - chicken soup). It's a lot bitter and herbal so I wouldn't personally choose it for salsa or ceviche
@remediosgregorio93543 жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of Cilantro, but I do like Salsa.
@mgstrip3 жыл бұрын
awesome
@sanseji3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, plant some hops!
@Will_JJHP3 жыл бұрын
Culantro is amazing in a sofrito/recaito for black beans
@epicgardening3 жыл бұрын
I need to try!
@Will_JJHP3 жыл бұрын
The flavor holds up well to cooking unlike cilantro and it's so much more intense that it holds up in beans and stews
@brianjacobe40673 жыл бұрын
Now I'm craving for some salsa in tacos
@timlarsson36343 жыл бұрын
love the videos. Just found your channel :D Cant wait to try all of your cool tips :)
@rukzanan56903 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video on how to grow turmeric or ginger harvest.
@xvgonzales3 жыл бұрын
I cultivated the like button and I prefer spicy. Thank you in advance
@farmandforage88513 жыл бұрын
This video is spicier than the garden
@epicgardening3 жыл бұрын
I'll...take it? LOL
@anidnmeno3 жыл бұрын
S A L S A B A R
@letitgrow18463 жыл бұрын
I love the salsa garden but what about white onion. I've got plenty of peppers growing and have some seeds to add tomatillos but I always end up having to buy white onion to make my salsa. I'd love to see a white onion vid.
@gregm44823 жыл бұрын
It would be great if you did a video on tomatillos.
@melanieallen89803 жыл бұрын
nice!!
@zedmeinhardt340411 ай бұрын
Culantro looking like "a" weed for sure 😂
@OscarGonzoJim3 жыл бұрын
that explains my tomatillos
@branlan8953 жыл бұрын
Hey guys vsauce of gardening here
@jaceyneubauer6522 Жыл бұрын
Thats alot of salsa
@gmidd94533 жыл бұрын
Oh no I like Mi merenge garden 💃
@teresalenaandprincessthedo48623 жыл бұрын
Yeah thank you, I can't wait😇🥑🌻🌲👍🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🐾
@katies13983 жыл бұрын
I have a question about growing in sunny climates... While technically I live in the same hardiness zone as you (9a-9b) it gets not just hot, but VERY intense sun where I'm at and I've almost given up on outdoor gardening May-September. Have you ever set up shade cloths for some of your more sun sensitive plants? Love your channel and just got your book!
@Dylan-fc6mr3 жыл бұрын
another great video! :)
@ambermeadows420 Жыл бұрын
i had no idea that Tomatillo’s were are real thing, i thought you were just saying Tomato wrong until the last few mins of the video 😂
@BattlingApathy3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! My question is, what about timings? If I'm not just making fresh salsa, but also want to prepare a big batch of cooked salsa, any tips on how to line up the harvests?
@shonielj7033 жыл бұрын
Are the striped peppers candy cane peppers ?
@aletajacobson56093 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, I live north of you on the edge of L.A. County. I love your videos and I am learning a lot. I have tried to grow Cilantro for years and it always dies or dries up. Up here we can get up into the 100s temps. Where should I plant it and should I allow for a bit of shade because of the high temps we get here? I love this Salsa garden. I know it's a bit late to start this now. What would be the best time in L. A. County? Thank you.
@chava242111 ай бұрын
What about the garlic and onions? Should they go in a separate bed or make space in there?
@susylopez93083 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to grow papalo, which seed comp did you use? First year growing tomatillo and to my suppose, they are not tangy at all, maybe it’s our SD weather. Hubby made green salsa for chilaquiles yum!
@sharonloomis52643 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried growing "Fooled You Jalapeno" ?
@ChristopherOBrienPSU3 жыл бұрын
Really like the pictures of what the grown plants will produce. You didn't show the cool tomatoes though! 😫😄
@jakep86783 жыл бұрын
I killed a bunch of pepper plants last year then through trial and error I found out to give them shade during the hottest part of the day and now they are growing like crazy
@epicgardening3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@HayleyMarie723 жыл бұрын
I have a golden berry plant in my backyard with fruit on it but I don't know what pollenated it 😅
@ericgomezful Жыл бұрын
How long does it takes to harvest tomatillos?
@streeterboyzoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Do your beds need to be that deep? for salsa garden.