Can I Grow Vegetables over my Septic System & more Gardening Questions Answered
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ answers your organic gardening questions. In this episode, John will answer the following questions: 1. What do y…
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WebserverVideos
December 1, 2013 at 4:15 pm
How far away should you grow a garden from a septic tank and the field?
Transforming Keith
December 1, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Thanks for everything that you do!
anthonymurray001
December 1, 2013 at 4:33 pm
I have used exelerite in the past. At this time, I am unable to recommend
it due to the business practices of the company that sells it. Plus its
significantly more expensive than some of the other alternatives out there.
Learn Organic Gardening at GrowingYourGreens
December 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm
Keep up the good work John!
kylewillie123
December 1, 2013 at 4:55 pm
I have a question I’ve been wandering about for a while now. I’ve been
doing some research into hydroponics and aquaponics and decided later this
week I’ll try my hand at constructing a DWC. Right behind my house there is
a large pond — not a man made pond but an actual pond. Do you think it
would be possible to use the water from the pond to feed the plants instead
of buying liquid nutrients for hydroponics or to substitute fish for
aquaponics?
Nameless958
December 1, 2013 at 5:06 pm
Growing vegetables over a drainfield is not recommended. I found a resource
about landscaping your drainfield published by Thurston County
Washington…The publication states ‘Vegetables need watering and excess
water in the soil reduces its ability to treat the wastewater. The deep
roots of some vegetable may damage the drainfield pipes. Bed preparation,
such as roto-tilling or deep digging can also damage pipes.’
Michael Bruggink
December 1, 2013 at 5:40 pm
After 54 years on the planet, the answer is no.
Gary Green
December 1, 2013 at 6:10 pm
Start with Johns earlier videos.You will have to watch a few but in no time
you will have answers to all your questions. Also there is nothing like
personal experience. Order some seeds or plant starts online or a garden
center , build an area you think will work best in your situation and go
for it.There is going to be a lot of research and practice to be
successful. Find what you like and see if that will work with your local
weather and get growing!
Brandon AZ
December 1, 2013 at 6:33 pm
I grow roses over my drain field. The saying is true – turn poop into rose
food. I don’t think I would grow food. I know it’s all compost but……
Beth Muse
December 1, 2013 at 6:44 pm
John the modern septic systems now have a 3 tanks system with the last tank
been the chlorination system and then its sprayed out of sprayers.. Could
you still grow on over that system?
tinkertoyorki
December 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm
your septic system needs to breath to work properly. septic water is not
suitable the roots will grow into the pipes and clog them. raised beds make
a shadow that stops the system working. about all you could do is a tall
pole with some baskets spaced well apt. i would refer you to the
inspectapedia web site specific answers to just about every house problem
bryncomeaux
December 1, 2013 at 7:25 pm
Thank you very much John. I love all your videos
ilikeamanda
December 1, 2013 at 7:40 pm
For clogging, septic system, plumbing and water supply maintenance use the
all-natural MillerPlante-net Advanced Formula Septic-Helper and Enza Drain
Line Cleaner. It has the 8 natural bacteria and enzymes that digest the
waste in the tank AND out in the drain field. To reduce your Phosphate and
Nitrate levels to Zero coming from your Laundry, use their new All-Natural
Enza Wash-Balls. According to the EPA, Chemicals used in the home are the
#1 problem polluting water supplies and water wells.
enzawashballs
December 1, 2013 at 7:56 pm
John, i want to grow my own greens, veggies and hopefully some fruits,
where do i start? what is the best way to grow? greenhouse? something else?
what are the basic stuff i need to know? what minerals and other food
should be in the soil for ideal condition? i’m clueless about growing food.
thanks.
Amir Amran
December 1, 2013 at 8:33 pm
i don’t see why you cant grow over a septic system as long you have sandy
soil and the septic discharge pipes are deep in the ground like mine are.
mechanicalbu11
December 1, 2013 at 8:43 pm
I grow all kinds of things over my septic leach fields. I don’t put
chemicals into my septic system so I don’t get any contamination in my
foods. The only things that go into the system is poop and pee (and toilet
paper of coarse!). Very good for the earth. Everything else goes in the
trash. That is what I suggest. Also, don’t plant anything that roots deeply
like trees, stick to shrubs, and veggies. 😉 Oh, and use an organic soap
to clean clothes and dishes.
corporatejungles
December 1, 2013 at 9:25 pm
John, Regarding “No Till”. I’ve searched your library of videos looking for
your annual raised bed maintenance. Meaning, with the No Till approach what
is your annually maintenance to your soil? Do you remove any amount of the
old compost and replace with new? Or do just add fresh compost to the top
(if you have room)? What do you do if your beds are full to the top? How
much new compost do you add? Thanks…
Frank Hahn
December 1, 2013 at 10:05 pm
First ,glad to be1:)
Wally Otai
December 1, 2013 at 10:59 pm
Sweet video!
Kapow2323
December 1, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Sadly, most conventional farming ‘no-till’ involves a LOT of toxic
chemicals to kill weeds and competing (or synergistic, but seen as
competing) vegetation. NOT sustainable, NOT eco-friendly.
Jefferdaughter
December 1, 2013 at 11:53 pm
Great tips thanks John
Dan Simonelli
December 1, 2013 at 11:59 pm
Hey John. Another awesome video. Have you ever heard of “Exelerite”? If so,
how do you rate it against Gaia Green or Azomite Rock Dust? Thanks, Mike.
mikeburke262
December 2, 2013 at 12:50 am
use brown paper bags from the grocery store or cardboard boxes with soil on
top instead of buying mulch paper.
d hamby
December 2, 2013 at 12:56 am
To the person asking about No Till, Rodale was the earliest proponent of no
till agriculture that I can remember, which means they’ve had more
experience than anybody. Here’s the link to the No Till web page of the
Rodale Institute: rodaleinstitute(dot)org/no-till_revolution
micasaverde
December 2, 2013 at 1:46 am