Leon Sloan, owner of Leon’s Greenhouses in Kingston, Okla., shares his secrets for growing food in plastic containers. His system reduces watering frequency while also protecting the plant’s roots from drowning. Sloan also describes his fertilization routine and how he uses hoophouses and layers of plastic film to keep plants alive during sub-freezing temperatures.
The presentation was made in Ardmore, Okla., at the Noble Research Institute’s Backyard Farming Seminar on September 21, 2017.
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Leon is a great man with so much knowledge! He definitely knows how to grow food!
Love the video – Thank you Leon! QUESTION: What size container are those?
Sir the information is great but please just make 1 pot. The information is confusing because you go from one source of information to another. Please just 1 pot.
Is the pipe perforated? Where can I buy it in sw Kansas?
Very informative. I made some old rubbermaid pots the same way but drilled a couple of holes at the 5 inch mark to the outside. I like the idea about cutting the PVC at the edge. I suppose you could also drill some fine holes in the pvc. A neighbor of mine users liquid fertilizer in the tubes and caps them so it trickles out slowly. Great video thanks.
Leon, does the water begin to smell.
can ya grow potatoes in a wicking bucket?
One of the most informative videos I have seen. Couple little tidbits in there for us competition guys to get our plants out earlier.
I notice that he grows in a greenhouse. I'm wondering how this innovative system would work outdoors. Can it handle the rain?
Would this work with half wine barrels instead of plastic containers?
Leon come to northern Ca around Sacramento area give us the seminar , love to hear from u
Thanks
Love the video – Thank you Leon! QUESTION: What size container are those? where to get it they look strongh
This old feller has it going on!
What kind of much does he use
sea what? sea metals or sea minerals?
If you are not from the southern U.S., you might need a translation here. But Leon absolutely knows how to grow produce successfully. Listen up!
Hello LEON,
Marilyn Randall and her son Andy from South Lyon, Mi.;say hello. I was sharing your grow bucket; “how to with Him”!!
I’m striving to pass your “how to Grow knowledge “ along to him.!!
We send you well wishes and much appreciation.!!
Would Raised Bed Soil be better than Potting mix? I can't get BM7 where I live.
If you're in Central Florida and need containers, I've got heavy duty 55 gallon white food grade HDPE barrels for $20 each. Like Mr Leon shows in blue, but mine are white. They are virtually indestructible and can easily be cut in half to make two 27 gallon round planters. One of these days I'll get around to building a jig to cut them quickly and precisely in volume! In the meantime, it's very easy to do yourself.
Any ideas for nicer looking rustic buckets not colored? My neighbors may not like the looks of those around the house
Will mosquitoes get in standpipe. ??