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WATCH THIS BEFORE USING ALFALFA FERTILIZER Pellets

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3 жыл бұрын

WATCH THIS BEFORE USING ALFALFA Pellet for FERTILIZER
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@jenniferrose5908
@jenniferrose5908 4 ай бұрын
Fascinating and exciting to see nature in action. I am a seventy six year old who has gardened much of my life and what I am learning about the soil structure is amazing and helps me see how our world being able to heal if we understand that nature knows what its doing if we only open our eyes and give it the care it needs. Thank you for this article
@benjaminlopez2558
@benjaminlopez2558 3 жыл бұрын
This is the first useful alfalfa video I've watched. Thank you for answering the questions of how and why.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very Much. Here to share and Help the best way I can.
@yearofthegarden
@yearofthegarden 3 жыл бұрын
There is a lot of heat produced in the pelleting process, so they are near sterile. I know this because you can essentially hydrate alfalfa and wood pellets to innoculate with oyster mushrooms, with very little issue of not being sterile if you innoculate enough
@RWM1955
@RWM1955 3 ай бұрын
I was told by the manager of Alfalfa Supply Inc. that during the pelleting process they heat the pellets up to 400 degrees. Also most alfalfa pellets and alfalfa cubes are grown from Roundup ready alfalfa. Roundup is not only a herbicide it is also registered as a bactericide.
@stephanieray6587
@stephanieray6587 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for you to express a preference between the pellets and the meal!
@sher152
@sher152 3 жыл бұрын
I've been watching you for years. Enjoy your videos. I love it when you pull out the microscope and dig up plants to show us what is going on. I always learn something new. Have a great year gardening.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! And a Very Happy Gardening New Year to you also. Enjoy.
@danunger2784
@danunger2784 2 жыл бұрын
Microscopy video worth a thousand words. Wonderful.
@joeyfarley9916
@joeyfarley9916 3 жыл бұрын
I am in zone 6b as well it used to be zone 6 but they changed it around 2012. I am glad to finally find a channel at least close to my time line on things. Great video I subbed and will be looking forward to seeing what comes out as spring and summer comes on.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome and Hello 6b gardener. First to to plant outside is our sugar snap peas in march .. Hopefully.
@TravelswithLucky
@TravelswithLucky 2 жыл бұрын
Great information! Knowing why this works is so interesting! Thank you! I have incorporated pellets into my gardening this year. Now I am really excited to see what happens. I even featured using pellets on one of my gardening videos but I had no idea why! I will definitely share your info in my playlists!
@lisakukla459
@lisakukla459 3 жыл бұрын
I really love this kind of stuff. Thank you, Mark, for taking the time to do this.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure to share with you.. THANKS
@nancyshinn2037
@nancyshinn2037 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the scientific approach. Loved your video. Can't wait to see more.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very much. Working on a new video to upload soon.
@fayjason
@fayjason 3 жыл бұрын
So helpful. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to the next video.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
That is Very kind of you to say... THANK YOU, always here to help.
@rrman2party
@rrman2party 3 жыл бұрын
I love the videos! Very educational and interesting. Thats why I am a sub for years now. Keep up the outstanding work.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
I am here for you. Love to share. THANK YOU for your very kind words
@gailmarlatt8029
@gailmarlatt8029 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you for another great video! I always learn something.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure to always share. THANK YOU.
@lynnbailie8734
@lynnbailie8734 2 жыл бұрын
I just discovered you & subscribed today. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I was just Fantastic information and I will use Alfalfa meal in the future instead of pellets. Fascinating use of your microscope!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for the subscribing, Glad you like the video .
@kkrollingskkrollings3173
@kkrollingskkrollings3173 3 жыл бұрын
Great video great break down , i just bought the alfalfa pellets over the meal as i got twice as much weight for the same price were i was shopping.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! THANK YOU for the great news.
@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759
@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Thanks for this! How is the family? It has been a long time since I talked to you.
@mrsworms
@mrsworms 3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating, I love the science that goes with the fertilizer to explain the difference and show how it all works together. Thanks for sharing.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you to say. THANK YOU, have a great weekend
@kfs9300
@kfs9300 3 жыл бұрын
Love it! It is all about science. Thanks for the understanding. Nice microscope.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! THANK YOU.
@Weifengast
@Weifengast 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Love the way you explain the biology on how nature organic works. More videos plz. Thank you,
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@christine3794
@christine3794 3 жыл бұрын
After watching this video it reminded me of my grandparents who homesteaded our ranch years ago and used to have this huge Haywagon pulled by draft horses. My father continued after they passed with the alfalfa growing and rotational resting of the land, then planting crops and we always had an abundance of whatever crop my father planted cotton, corn, etc. But it was a rotational thing which was the best for the land.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Any cover crop that is left or used that have a living root in the ground for as long as possible help build and grow soil.
@miguelpintadostanford711
@miguelpintadostanford711 2 жыл бұрын
I love stories about Old farms and homesteading and how these people actually lived and made a living. I admire them very much and thank you for that little tiny part of the story that you gave!
@mrf5347
@mrf5347 Жыл бұрын
My Grandpa called it "The Old Way". Crop rotation, Alfalfa/Sweet Clover seeded with oats, cattle grazing first year, hay crop second year, feed the soil third year, (thick canopy and ground moisture decomposes weed seeds and green manure to fertilize), wheat, corn, oats, rye. Every other year, leave straw for the Soil. My oldest brother has straight cropped for 18 years since Dad passed away. Hard pan, alkali patches, wind and water erosion, heavy use of chemicals,,, Dead Dirt. Now I teach my Daughters how to be a good steward of the soil, on my 3 acres, veggietable, fruit, grass clippings and sweet clover for mulch. Wood chips, horse manure, clover for compost/mulch.
@TheChasathome
@TheChasathome 3 жыл бұрын
THANKS! I'm trying to get educated prior to beginning to organically garden. I found this video content interesting and informative.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! If any question just ask away here to help and share.
@tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777
@tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this, I’ve been looking for natural ways to “grow” healthy soil. Just added alfalfa pellets and wasn’t sure how it works but this was very enlightening. I am also going to try and compost in place a bit to feed all these micro organisms. I added to rabbits for fertilizer as well. Our soil is very heavy clay here in San Diego and has taken years to get it somewhat useable. But we’re getting there. Thank you for the lesson, I’ll be subscribing.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
The key to grow soil is a balance of food for both bacteria and fungi ( 1: 1 ratio ) plus moisture all the time and a living plant root also all the time. THANK YOU
@valoriegriego5212
@valoriegriego5212 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, great info. 🙂 So glad I came across your channel.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! And Glad you found it. If any question just ask. THANK YOU for the sub.
@jamesstorm5892
@jamesstorm5892 3 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation. I think you’re the best.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that. It is all due to great viewer's like you. Thank You.
@chachadodds5860
@chachadodds5860 3 жыл бұрын
Loved it! Thank you, so much! I just found your channel for the first time, and this reminded me of 7th Grade Biology... which I loved. I'm planning to use Alfalfa pellets and pine straw, along with worm castings & hopefully a few logs, to fill up the bottom of my 30inch raised bed, Hugelkulture style. This really helped me to see that I don't need to amend that layer with azo/rhizo, or mycos, like I was planning. I will be mixing both of those into the top layer of soil, and allowing it to simmer for 6wks, before planting in the Spring, so that should be plenty. I've never gardened in raised bed before, so this will be sort of an experiment. I'm so excited because I haven't been able to garden for the past 4yrs, and I've really missed it. Your science class, has sparked much enthusiasm, as I look forward to this year's adventures. You've earned a new Sub!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU, Glad you found it. Thanks again for the sub. They keep to healthy soil is keeping a living root all the time year round. I will be doing a video later for a container or raised bed in early spring. Plant when you can outside a crop of spinach to start that living root process. Takes about 30 days depending on weather.
@chachadodds5860
@chachadodds5860 3 жыл бұрын
@@iamorganicgardening Thank you for the suggestion. I'll do that. Looking forward to your video on raised beds. Love your approach.
@sandihelman2301
@sandihelman2301 Жыл бұрын
Never knew what using alfafa products on a garden invovled. Loved the slide presentation
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening Жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks.
@4RTigers
@4RTigers 3 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding production! Mark has us all in geek/nerd mode!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for you kind words and proud of it.
@dexterking9003
@dexterking9003 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to add to my vegetable garden this spring
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Meal is the better one.. More nitrogen .THANKS.
@OfftoShambala
@OfftoShambala 2 жыл бұрын
Good work… thanks for your service to humanity.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You kindly
@amysnipes4245
@amysnipes4245 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. You have provided a lot of good information.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you to say. THANK YOU.
@tammyque1506
@tammyque1506 3 жыл бұрын
Now I understand the science behind plant food. Very interesting to see it in action under a microscope. Thank you for sharing.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very much.. Here to share.
@timmartin8191
@timmartin8191 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, informative video. Thanks for posting!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@salsa1bori
@salsa1bori 3 жыл бұрын
Good info this guy going above & beyond thanks👍
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help and share with you and others. THANK YOU kindly.
@manbearpig8691
@manbearpig8691 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Gave a thumbs up. Fascinating how it all works. My take away is that the meal was faster acting and more beneficial than the pellets on a per ounce basis. I would have enjoy getting your thoughts on the benefits of each on a per dollar basis as well. However the variables of intended use and brand variations would make this very difficult
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@utahnaharris5664
@utahnaharris5664 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, very useful and needed info...thanks!!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Always here to help and share. THANK YOU.
@thegrahamstead
@thegrahamstead Жыл бұрын
Great explanation! Thanks so much!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening Жыл бұрын
Thank You so much.
@TheChromePoet
@TheChromePoet 3 жыл бұрын
I'm Buying a microscope, so cool. The way you can test what's really in your product is amazing.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@rk7630
@rk7630 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information about Alfalfa pallets. This video was extremely INFORMATIVE 🙏🏼
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU kindly
@TheLaLaFarm
@TheLaLaFarm 3 жыл бұрын
This is really interesting and unlike any other video I found explaining the benefit of alfalfa. Thanks!! - Rick
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Rick. THANK YOU so very kindly. Always here to share and have Fun gardening.
@mariebunce4362
@mariebunce4362 3 жыл бұрын
This was so informative! Now I have a visual of these organisms in relation to fertilizing. Thank you!
@jhjln8712
@jhjln8712 3 ай бұрын
Very interesting!! I enjoyed the science demonstration!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@manguydude287
@manguydude287 3 жыл бұрын
This was a very interesting video! I appreciate you sharing with us. Bacteria and fungus are nearly indestructible!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
They are what keeps the world alive. THANK YOU
@lauraskorczewski5813
@lauraskorczewski5813 3 жыл бұрын
I really like it when you use the microscope for us. Very interesting material. Well done Mark.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Always my pleasure to do that. It is a blast for me also. THANK YOU.
@METALONLY100
@METALONLY100 2 жыл бұрын
Learned alot thanks for sharing 👨‍🌾😁
@scottsmith507
@scottsmith507 3 жыл бұрын
Very good video Mark! Love when you pull out the microscope and let us all take a look. There is so much talk about using alfalfa as a fertilizer. Now I see pellets and meal are not the same. I was always wondering about what happens to microbes when soil is froze 4 feet deep. Thanks again for the lesson!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful to see the difference. When the soil freezes or even below 60 degrees large amounts of microbes are not at all very active. But that is a good thing for both endo and ecto mycorrhizal fungi living in and on living plants roots as a host. THEY grow great now because nothing is eating them and they can grow and build soil.
@thereseboogades8498
@thereseboogades8498 13 күн бұрын
Fantastic & thorough video. As always, your content & delivery are great! I love your videos! I'll switch from pellets to alfalfa meal. Greetings from Virginia Beach, VA.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so very much, Enjoy.
@sherrymilen1346
@sherrymilen1346 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Thank You!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very Kindly. Have a fantastic gardening year forward.
@cqammaz53
@cqammaz53 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video I enjoy it. Thanks for sharing
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Very Kind of you.. THANKS.
@MrTonos10
@MrTonos10 3 жыл бұрын
Educational as always!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very much. Have a great week ahead.
@sarahjustesen1305
@sarahjustesen1305 8 ай бұрын
so interesting thank you
@claireconley8522
@claireconley8522 3 жыл бұрын
*VERY* interesting, educational!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very much for your kind words.
@lynnevans7248
@lynnevans7248 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for watching. Have a great week ahead.
@terrychrist1383
@terrychrist1383 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I didn't know this stuff. Awesome information 👍☺️
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear, THANK YOU so very much.
@garyb4929
@garyb4929 3 жыл бұрын
Very good , informative video . Thanks
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you to say. THANK YOU. Happy Gardening year forward.
@dragonshadow3707
@dragonshadow3707 2 жыл бұрын
Love it and your right nature is an amazing things we should all learn to appreciate it more cause if we did can you imagine how much better off we and the world would be that's a world I would love to live in.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
I fully agree. THANK YOU.
@EDLaw-wo5it
@EDLaw-wo5it 2 жыл бұрын
Much of the nutritional value of alfalfa is dependent on when it is harvested. Harvest at 1/4 bloom gets the most TDN or total digestible nutrient for livestock and fertilizer as well. Also involved are the age of the field and the type of soil. When alfalfa was first being pelletized I was heavily involved in the industry and the TDN was constantly checked. Not so much these days I understand. As a fertilizer, the type of soil and its biology makes a huge difference. I will still use pellets because they are much easier to apply and control.
@jhutto3814
@jhutto3814 7 ай бұрын
Very interesting. You have me hooked.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@GreenLove1
@GreenLove1 3 жыл бұрын
My gosh, what a fantastic video. I have started using alfalfa pellets to amend my raised beds and it sure gives me a sense of validation that I am doing the right thing (albeit more slowly than meal!). I learned a lot from this video, thanks Mark! So much fun seeing through the microscope!!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! So very glad to hear. THANK YOU kindly.
@montygates8767
@montygates8767 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating stuff
@SuperPussyFinger
@SuperPussyFinger 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@barbkafilmout9449
@barbkafilmout9449 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this valuable information
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Always here to Help and share. THANK YOU.
@sukhvindergrewal5697
@sukhvindergrewal5697 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding job
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you like it. THANK YOU and a Happy Gardening Year to you.
@danielfisch655
@danielfisch655 3 жыл бұрын
Great video with easy to understand analysis. I use alfalfa hay for mulch around our fruit trees and vegetable garden and alfalfa meal to fertilize our roses. Thank you for sharing.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! THANK YOU for sharing.
@skootles1
@skootles1 Жыл бұрын
fantastic video. Thanks for sharing
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening Жыл бұрын
Thank you too
@janetherriott3215
@janetherriott3215 3 жыл бұрын
This is CRAZY! I never imagined such a thing! AWESOME!!! Thank- you for showing me a whole new aspect of gardening!!!😊
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Any time! Always here to help and share. THANK YOU.
@BlakesNaturelife
@BlakesNaturelife 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for your kind words. Enjoy.
@fernandolara3757
@fernandolara3757 2 жыл бұрын
So much information, thanks
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasurer to share with you. THANK YOU so very much
@RandyFelts2121
@RandyFelts2121 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Glad to hear. THANK YOU.
@katjoy9921
@katjoy9921 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video...thanks
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you to say, THANK YOU.
@annagudmundsen4419
@annagudmundsen4419 3 жыл бұрын
Cute little critters :o) Thanks for showing us ..-
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Great way of looking at it. THANK YOU.
@guitguy6579
@guitguy6579 3 жыл бұрын
That was fascinating.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very much. Happy Gardening
@HippocratesGarden
@HippocratesGarden 3 жыл бұрын
You sound like a student of Dr Ingham.. I finished the foundation course this year. Good on ya!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear you took the course. I have not, but email her to answer some question to keep me on track. She is the best.
@e.wicksholisticgardens9851
@e.wicksholisticgardens9851 3 жыл бұрын
Overpriced in my opinion but I took it too when I was green and excited. Lol
@HippocratesGarden
@HippocratesGarden 3 жыл бұрын
@@e.wicksholisticgardens9851 Yeah, I got in on the "discount" but still think it's steep. Did some quick calculations on how many students at even the "discounted" price. That's some tax bill due.
@craiganderson3952
@craiganderson3952 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you like it. THANK YOU.
@andymejia8572
@andymejia8572 2 жыл бұрын
This video is so awesome 🙌
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very much. Have a great Year Ahead
@danluther1741
@danluther1741 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating!!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very much. Have a great year.
@bluejay3945
@bluejay3945 2 жыл бұрын
In review of your comments I see a lot of folks doing that fermentation thing via JADAM theory. I just don’t get it as my understanding is aeration is the key. I would love to see you do as thorough of an evaluation of the JADAM theory as you did here. I think a month of folks would benefit from it. Thank you for this awesome content
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you that aeration ( aerobic ) is key. I will be doing aerobic compost tea video soon. Thanks for asking.
@angelaanderson5360
@angelaanderson5360 2 жыл бұрын
What a cool video.!!!thanks
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@suemar63
@suemar63 3 жыл бұрын
This was fascinating! Makes me wish I had a microscope too!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very much. I will share what I see with you so you do not have to buy One.
@lpah2u
@lpah2u 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video. 👌
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@PleasantPrickles
@PleasantPrickles 3 жыл бұрын
This was so fascinating! Thank you for this demo. I guess the take away is the pellets serve as more of a slow release fertilizer than the meal starting with less bacteria. I’ve just ordered pellets because it was so cost effective. I’m determined to improve my soil and boost veggie and flower production for my personal use. 🌱🌱🌱🌱😃
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
The meal is the better product( more bacteria )plus we know the NPK value in it. . As the pellets we do not know the NPK in it . Plus it is grown for the protein value only for a food source. Less bacteria, etc. Thanks for asking
@fionaewhite
@fionaewhite 3 жыл бұрын
@@iamorganicgardening lll
@crossing3790
@crossing3790 3 жыл бұрын
Intelligent design......
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU kindly.
@o.o1163
@o.o1163 3 жыл бұрын
Yes this was excellent to know, I've got alfalfa meal because I'm making my own soil to plant in grow bags. I bought alfalfa meal , my own worm castings plus azomite, chicken compost , blood meal, bone meal , micorriza fungi, and a few other things to make my soil as healthy as possible so my food is more nutritious for my family🤗💐😊,, thanks
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Always here to help and share. Happy Gardening
@sherimetschan961
@sherimetschan961 Жыл бұрын
How did your soil turn out? Can you provide what and how much you used? I have some grow bags in addition to my raised beds and want to use grow bags more. Thanks!
@TexasNana2
@TexasNana2 11 ай бұрын
Hope your soil was a success. Please let us know. Happy gardening 😊
@mnp5404
@mnp5404 2 жыл бұрын
love to know what kind of microscope you are using! Thanks!
@wildedibles819
@wildedibles819 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and comments
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. I truly and blessed by the people that watch & comment.
@wildedibles819
@wildedibles819 3 жыл бұрын
@@iamorganicgardening I asked a friend to check this video out because she was looking for a microscope for her channel It looks like a great camera for a microscope Thanks much love xoxox
@TheRPBishop
@TheRPBishop 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you. May I ask a question? I have a Jora (brand name) tumbler composter. It’s well considered in the market. From this tumbler, during rainy periods, there is seepage which I collect in a bucket underneath that is “compost tea”. During rainy season, I get much more than 100 litres. My understanding from this fantastic learning is that the tea saved is anaerobic unless oxygen is added. This year is my first year and I saved my “tea” over the months for use during the summer. Therefore, to make it aerobic, do I have to aerate it at the time of collection, or just before use.? How long is needed for the aeration process for say a 5 gallon bucket of the “tea” with saved rain water from my water butts? This tea is completely free of charge so as you will understand, I want to maximise its benefits and use! Thanks again Paul (from UK)
@hudson8865
@hudson8865 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy. Thanks
@hollywoods6814
@hollywoods6814 3 жыл бұрын
Where we live, alfalfa meal is just alfalfa pellets that have been ground down. Thats what the chunks are in the meal. The analysis is what’s important. I’ve seen people using timothy alfalfa pellets thinking it’s pure alfalfa. Thanks for your video.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! THANK YOU for sharing this.
@larlarkrumble7578
@larlarkrumble7578 3 жыл бұрын
I add a can of cola and a can of regular beer to my compost with the alfalfa pellets to jump start the process.
@herlindeclark5488
@herlindeclark5488 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial. I am into red wigglers and their compost, and recently purchased alfalfa pellets, because I could not find the powdered form. I spread a few handfuls over my garden soil and let the rain and snow break them apart. So glad to learn what’s ‘in’ these pellets. Thank you!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! THANK YOU so very much.
@dustman96
@dustman96 3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very much. Have a great week
@GinaSiska
@GinaSiska 3 жыл бұрын
This was the most interesting garden video I’ve ever seen! To actually see the life forms under a microscope is amazing and I can’t thank you enough. What is your background?
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, THANK YOU. Both my grandparent's where farmers. Each having over 300 acres. After my wife passed away at 36 years old from a rarer incurable cancer I decide to by a farm. My 2 sons where 6 & 4 at the time. So I had no money and why not farm with nature because I knew it works, it is all around us. I was very lucky to hear and be taught by Dr. Elaine Ingham. Top soil scientist that discover the Soil Food Web. Been doing it now for 20 years working with nature.
@english1midlands
@english1midlands 3 жыл бұрын
If you likke this then you'll love KNF Korean Natural Farming.Take a look at Chris Trumps posts.He shows you a very simple way of harvesting the Microbes/Fungi with boiled rice placed on the soil for a couple of days.After 48hrs its covered with white furry Microbes which you can make IMO Indigenous Micro organisms that can be stored and used to treat the soil.
@vannemocilac274
@vannemocilac274 2 жыл бұрын
Nature is fascinating!!!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
I fully agree with you. THANK YOU and Enjoy gardening.
@NefariousMinds
@NefariousMinds 2 жыл бұрын
Please do more microscope videos! Absolutely awesome!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
I will try. Thanks
@royhoco5748
@royhoco5748 3 жыл бұрын
I add organic alfalfa pellets to my compost heaps for nitrogen and that supercharges the compost.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Very Nice.. Thank you.
@Cordelia0704p
@Cordelia0704p 3 жыл бұрын
Such a good video
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so very Much. Happy Gardening.
@roat7934
@roat7934 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for your time watching.
@joycee5493
@joycee5493 Жыл бұрын
Well, this was fun!
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU.
@stillnessbetween5103
@stillnessbetween5103 3 жыл бұрын
The pelletizing of the alfalfa does create some heat, so maybe that is why there is less bacteria and fungi in them. Mixing in some mycellium powder works wonders !
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Thanks.
@lhy2000
@lhy2000 3 жыл бұрын
Mark, Another great video! I wonder if soy meal would be a good soil amendment as well, it's $20 per 50 lb bag, vs. $15 for alfalfa, however, the former has almost 3 times the protein content.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 3 жыл бұрын
Good question! Sorry, I do not know. Like they way you think. THANK YOU for asking.
@Doktracy
@Doktracy Жыл бұрын
Soy meal is a good nitrogen source, they are a good mix with alfalfa.
@dinavoutour7796
@dinavoutour7796 2 жыл бұрын
This is interesting.
@iamorganicgardening
@iamorganicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@engell3707
@engell3707 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Thank you! One question: what’s the shelf life of all this fertilizers that come in a bag? I recently purchased a lot of bat guano, seabird guano, kelp meal, alfalfa meal, blood meal, etc etc... Another question good sir: I always add diatomaceous earth to my super soil mix because it retains 20 times more water than regular soil and it’s rich in silica and trace minerals. The question is: are diatoms detrimental to bacteria?
@bardobro
@bardobro 2 жыл бұрын
Diatom shells shouldn't have any affect on bacteria. They are much larger than bacteria and probably provide a decent substrate. And the pesticide affect is only for dry DE; its main action is adsorption of lipids from the cuticles of invertebrate animals.
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