Sweet Alyssum: The SUPER COMPANION PLANT

Рет қаралды 12,874

Күн бұрын

Today we'll talk about a plant we think everyone should grow in their garden because of its pest management benefits. Download our FREEBIE (List of pests that Sweet Alyssum combats) here- www.dirtmagicians.io/sweet-al...
Make sure you're not mistaking beneficial garden predators for pests by checking out our free resource!
This plant is SWEET ALYSSUM, and it’s great for attracting beneficial predatory insects that eat up your garden pests! In this video, we’ll cover what sweet alyssum is, why you must grow sweet alyssum, how to look for the beneficial insects that sweet alyssum attracts and teach you how to grow sweet alyssum from seeds!
-
Timestamps:
0:00 What is sweet alyssum
1:24 Why grow sweet alyssum
2:19 Insects sweet alyssum attracts
3:46 How to grow sweet alyssum
-
Combat pests and diseases in your garden an ecological, organic way and make sure you're the one eating your produce, not the pests!
Pest and Disease Management Mini Course
www.dirtmagicians.io/pest-man...
-
DirtMagicians' vision is to create a tribe of food gardeners who come together in a community and teach each other through shared experiences and knowledge. Be part of a passionate community and connect with like-minded gardeners from all walks of life.
Want to be part of a growing community of urban gardeners? Check out our other socials!
📌 DirtMagician's Facebook Group:
/ dirtmagicians
👩🏻‍🌾 DirtMagician's Instagram:
/ dirtmagicians
📚 Learn to Grow Healthy Food at Home via Education, Community and Shared Experiences:
dirtmagicians.io/

Пікірлер: 25

@dirtmagicians 6 ай бұрын

Download our FREEBIE (List of pests that Sweet Alyssum combats) here: www.dirtmagicians.io/sweet-alyssum Make sure you're not mistaking beneficial garden predators for pests by checking out our free resource!

@christinetravis8495 20 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@esamsuboh Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos' , thank you and keep them coming .

@dirtmagicians Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@williamkiarie8945 10 ай бұрын

Extremely informative. Thanks

@dirtmagicians 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! If you enjoyed the video, consider liking and subscribing. Your support means a lot to us! ❤

@stevenspencer9104 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, that blessed me a great deal.

@dirtmagicians Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! So happy we could help

@B3Gardening Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@dirtmagicians Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@PorchGardeningWithPassion 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Which growing zone do you live in? I am asking because Google isn’t directly answer about the good bugs this flower will attract. I live north of Bellingham, WA for reference.

@RADCOMJ1 Жыл бұрын

Love your video , Youre one of the most animated people Ive seen on the net,..incredible. Have you seen Aliens those parasitic wasps can grow lol i bought a n 8 pack of alyssum its very pretty l;ike forget me not.

@dirtmagicians Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you got something out of it!! And yeah we hear you 👽

@stevenspencer9104 Жыл бұрын

What is the difference between your sweet alyssum and alyssum baskets of gold? Thank you very much and God bless you.

@dirtmagicians Жыл бұрын

Hey Steven, Thanks for the question. The alyssum are confusingly despite their names- completely different plants. Sweet alyssum’s is lobular maritime- its shorter lived more of a bedding plant and it is considered an annual in cooler climates Whereas Basket of Gold Latin name is Aurinia Saxatalis. Its is an evergreen perennial and is more woody. It looks like it is much more hardy than sweet alyssum. Although, it looks like its also great for attracting beneficial predatory insects. I can’t say we have ever grown it so that’s all we know!

@overflow888 Жыл бұрын

Cool video, well put together. Few questions.. Can/should it start indoors? What other plants are helped by Allysum? And are you a Scorpio? Lol 😜

@dirtmagicians Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can definitely start Allysum indoors. 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area if you're starting from seed. We'd recommend tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, and squash!! And yes, how'd you know? Team Scorpio!!😜

@rajendrrathore8129 9 ай бұрын

Hi❤ very interesting information thank you

@Wyndham21044 Жыл бұрын

The music track is obnoxious. It clashes with the cadence of the narration

@dirtmagicians Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks so much for the feedback, we have been reviewing our youtube channel and coming up with changes we want to make in the coming year- and changing the music is definitely one of those things we will be changing, appreciate you giving us that feedback!

@jerzeys2finest89 8 ай бұрын

Hello can you eat this plant? I know stupid question probably

@dirtmagicians 8 ай бұрын

Not a stupid question. You can make a sweet tea out of it!

@jerzeys2finest89 8 ай бұрын

@@dirtmagicians Thanks so much really appreciate it!

@afrocraft1 Жыл бұрын

Why is she a she? In nature, males tend to be the more colorful gender 🤷🏾‍♂️

@dirtmagicians Жыл бұрын

We just like adding a pronoun to feel more connected to what we are growing and in more of a relationship with it. Choose whichever one you like! For us personally, she, is the easiest to relate to, but we don't use any rules or science to pick them!