Midwest Gardener

Here is a look at 3 more of my project peppers. I'm growing over twenty crosses this year.

I'm growing over 20 pepper crosses this year. This is a look at 3 of them.

These peppers all have dark foliage. Some darker than others. All of them are my own pepper crosses.

I'm very pleased with how this tomato cross has done so far. It has produced better than every tomato plant in our garden but one. The one that it didn't outproduce is one of the parents of this plant.

China Jade Cucumbers are our favorite cucumber to grow. They are very productive, and taste very good.

I really like how these plants look, and how the tomatoes taste. They are also a dwarf, so they are a little less work.

Even though the heat has been terrible, the garden is still producing well. We are getting lots of tomatoes, peppers, and other things too.

Shimofuri tomato is a very productive variety. The tomatoes are a little on the small side, and are shaped a little like Roma tomatoes. If you can find seeds, it's worth trying.

May is a fun time of year for gardeners. We've been waiting months to get things growing again. Come along and take a look at our garden, and follow it through the summer.

The garden is changing fast this time of year. The changes can really be seen from week to week. Take a look at what our garden looked like in early May, and follow it through the summer and fall. Thanks for watching!

This is a look at what our vegetable garden looked like in Late April. It's always a fun time of year, but also a very busy time of year. We have a lot growing this year, so take a look around and watch our garden grow this year.

Cilantro bolts, or goes to seed very quickly. For that reason, it seems like you either have more than you can use, or not enough. If you have more than you can use right away, you can freeze it. In this video, I will show you how I do it.

This little trick doesn't require any poisons at all. And it works on a wide variety of insects. This is not a sponsored video, but as an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission from any items purchased using my affiliate links below. The Microphone I Used In This Video: https://amzn.to/45P6aIe My Nature Channel: https://rumble.com/c/ObservingNature If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage, then once you register, you can refer people too.

I've had very good success growing sweet potatoes in straw bales. In this video, I will show you step by step how to grow sweet potatoes in straw bales. Let us know if you've ever tried it. This is not a sponsored video, but as an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission from any items purchased using my affiliate links below. The Microphone I Used In This Video: https://amzn.to/45P6aIe My Nature Channel: https://rumble.com/c/ObservingNature If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage, then once you register, you can refer people too.

One thing a bout Malabar Spinach berries is that they will stain just about anything. So when harvesting, I try my best not to squish any.

Lots of people don't really know where peanuts come from. They actually grow underground. Planting: Peanuts are typically planted in warm climates, preferably in sandy, well-drained soil. The seeds are planted about 1 to 2 inches deep and spaced several inches apart in rows. Growth Stages: The peanut plant goes through several growth stages. It starts with seed germination, then develops into a vegetative stage where it grows leaves and stems. After about 40 to 50 days, the plant starts flowering. Flowering: Peanuts produce bright yellow flowers, which self-pollinate. After pollination, the flowers wither, and a small peg forms at the base of the flower. Peg Development: The peg, also known as the "pegging stage," is a unique characteristic of the peanut plant. It elongates and starts growing downwards, eventually penetrating the soil. Peanut Formation: Once the peg penetrates the soil, it forms a structure called a "peg tip," which enlarges and develops into a pod. As the pod matures, it fills with developing peanuts. Underground Growth: The pod, containing the developing peanuts, continues to grow underground. It's important for the soil to be loose and well-drained to allow the peanuts to develop properly without being hindered by obstacles in the soil. Harvesting: Peanuts are typically ready for harvest about 120 to 150 days after planting, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Harvesting involves uprooting the entire plant and shaking off excess soil. The pods are then allowed to dry either in the field or in a drying facility. Processing: Once dried, the peanuts are separated from the vines and cleaned. They can be consumed as raw peanuts or further processed into various products like peanut butter, oil, or roasted peanuts. The underground growth of peanuts is an adaptation that protects the developing pods from environmental factors and pests, ensuring the successful production of the crop. My Nature Channel: https://rumble.com/c/ObservingNature If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage from Rumble's cut, then once you register, you can refer people too, and make a small percentage from their vides. It really is a great program.

I grew 6 different varieties of garlic last year, so I could compare them side by side. In this video, I'll show you how each variety did, and let you know what my 3 favorites were. This is not a sponsored video, but as an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission from any items purchased using my affiliate links below. The Microphone I Used In This Video: https://amzn.to/45P6aIe My Nature Channel: https://rumble.com/c/ObservingNature If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage, then once you register, you can refer people too.

Instead of buying small pots to start your seedling in, you can make your own for free. In this video, I'll show you how.

Cutworms like to cut through the stem of a plant at ground level. It can be very frustrating to have a healthy plant one day, and then the next day it is lying on the ground.

When I decide which tomatoes to grow, taste isn't the only thing I consider. Ease of care has become very important in recent years as I get older. Productivity and how well they set fruit in the heat is also important to me, as well as a few other things. This is not a sponsored video, but as an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission from any items purchased using my affiliate links below. The Microphone I Used In This Video: https://amzn.to/45P6aIe My Nature Channel: https://rumble.com/c/ObservingNature If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage, then once you register, you can refer people too.

I usually get a different species of cabbageworm on our broccoli. I thought I would share what Cross-striped Cabbageworms look like so you would know what you were dealing with.

I've grown this pepper for a few years now. I really like the way this ornamental pepper looks.

Midwest Midnight Orange peppers are one of my favorite peppers that I have produced. It is pretty stable now, except that it does have some occasional seedling that aren't as dark.

I first grew Marketmore 76 Cucumbers about 6 years ago or so. They are a good all around cucumber, and are very much like the ones you find in the grocery store.

I really like Japanese Cucumbers. They grow long, and are crisp until they are good sized. Even though I really like them, China Jade cucumbers are my favorite.