Deleaf Plants for Six Great Benefits
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Published 2022-08-04
A further benefit is that you the gardener, become more of a gardener. You stay close to and regularly involved with your plants. This maintains a strong connection to, and understanding of what they need at any time.
00:00 Reason for covering cabbage plants
00:44 Removing lower leaves – why and how
02:30 What make a good gardener?
03:05 More on removing lower leaves, of brassicas, and how it affects moisture needed
04:07 Removing leaves from lettuce and endive, both for harvest and keeping plants tidy
05:24 How many leaves can you remove, and why
06:10 Removing weeds in the process
06:32 Picking endive leaves, and I explain tip burn
08:45 Netting against rabbits
08:57 Removing lower leaves from plants under cover – tomatoes, cucumbers and melons in the polytunnel
09:43 Looking after tomato plants, including removing the truss as well as leaves
11:18 Cucumbers – which leaves to remove
12:47 De-leafing melon plants, and some info on powdery mildew
14:10 Two ways of knowing when a melon is ripe
14:39 Mildew on courgette and summer squash, and the importance of keeping plants tidy
15:36 Quick recap on the benefits of removing lower leaves
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All Comments (21)
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"You might be wondering ... what the hell is he doing?" HA! I have no doubts Charles knows exactly what he' doing, and most importantly, I appreciate that he never fails to explain WHY he's doing it. That is so valuable to me because knowing why really helps me learn and retain knowledge. That he takes the time to patiently demonstrate the processes is evidence that Charles is a natural encourager as well as an experienced, confident expert. How lucky we -- and our gardens -- are to have this amazing access to his wisdom and skills.
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Years ago I had the dream of growing my own organic food, but it seemed impossible. Then after studying Charles for 2 years I decided to go for it, what did I have to lose anyway, Charles even told me ''GO, YOU!''. So I had to... Well, it's my first year, and my 2 little 4x8 no dig beds are producing more food than I can eat! Cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, lettuce, spinach, zucchinis and more, ohhh my ! My grocery bills dropped 50% for the last 5 weeks, no jokes. It's ... incredibe. Everybody should grow their own organic food, what are they waiting for. GO YOU!. You plant, you let mother nature do her thing, and you eat!
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Charles, you are truly my inspiration, after a few decades away, I've recently started growing my own veg again, and boy what a wonderful experience it is, delicious organic and satisfying on so many levels, thank you so much for sharing
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Charles is an incredible human being and a world class teacher. His teachings are a real gift to humanity 🙏🙏🙏
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The shadow of the gardener is the best additive for a healthy harvest!
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Perfect, just what I needed. Impeccable timing 🙏😊
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Thanks for all the good advises.
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Those are beautiful and healthy looking. Very well done.
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Looking after some great growth this year! Cheers Charles!!
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Thanks for your videos. I’ve learned so much from you. I just have a little backyard garden in Vancouver BC Canada. So far this is my best year ever. I still have much to learn. I wish I had more space. I would love to visit your garden one day. It’s amazing.
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I learn so much from your videos, Charles! Thank you! I especially love the reason of having a relationship with your plants! 🌱
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Very informative, just at the right time. Thank you.
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Thanks again, Mr Charles 💝
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Thank you Charles for another great video!
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Everything's looking amazing Charles!! Props to you for all the knowledge you bestow and all the people you inspire
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The best channel for great knowledge.. I can't thank you enough
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Thank you for showing how to harvest lettuce.
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Thank you for all your encouragement and step by step walk throughs Charles. Indeed, you help us to know we can do it too even though on a smaller scale. You truly are an inspiration. ❤
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As always, a great video.
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Charles...your videos are so helpful with gardening tips as we need them. You have helped me so much in this gardening process! I went right out and put to practice your advice. Thanks so much for all your efforts!
