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https://youtu.be/WB8cDiqU9tQ Start at: 4:50 Published on Sep 10, 2016 John from http://www.okraw.com/ shares with you his top 8 advanced tips for picking a sweet and juicy watermelon every single time. In this episode, he will share the 8 common traits that a ripe watermelon may have, so you can pick the best one every time you buy or harvest watermelons. John attends the 2016 National Heirloom Expo and shares with you the heirloom watermelons and shows you his 8 special techniques that he uses in synergy to choose the sweetest and most nutritious watermelon every single time he buys them. In this episode you will learn about heirloom watermelons, how to select the best watermelon and may different indicators of ripeness in a watermelon to let you know if it is ripe or not. After watching this episode, you will have the 8 tips you need to choose the perfectly ripe, sweet and delicious watermelon every single time. Subscribe to OKRAW for more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... Follow John on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/growingyour... Watch all OKRAW videos free at https://www.youtube.com/user/okraw/vi... Category Education License Standard YouTube License SHOW LESS COMMENTS • 267 Oscar del Rosario Add a public comment... Top comments Maggic Maggic9 months ago I let my boyfriend check my mellons for me. Reply 38 View all 10 replies Wippe Ⓥ Wippe Ⓥ10 months ago Thanks for the tips John! I have found it extremely difficult to predict if the watermelon will be good while buying it and gotten disappointed many times. I hope these tips will help me pick the sweet ones when the watermelon season starts again here in Finland! =) Reply 20 View all 9 replies Sugar.Starch Sugar.Starch10 months ago There's a few tips you missed I think, as someone who ate over 100 watermelons this year by myself, and more shared. You should, when you tap, feel for a vibration. The stronger the vibration is and the quickness in which you feel it on the other hand (if you place one anywhere on the melon), or even the vibration back to your hand, will give you another indicator of water content in the melon. Higher/quicker/stronger vibration = more water. Other than that, try to avoid melons with big spots that are not deep in color. If a melon has a spot, who cares, but if it had a spot AND it isn't a dark color, it's most likely unripe. Also, if the melon has a very large spot (covers an entire side of the melon) I've found it to also generally be of worse quality, although this isn't as strongly correlated in my findings quite yet, as I've have a couple exceptions. Some obvious tips: If you accidentally poke a melon and the knife just slides in, it's probably old and potentially spoiled a little, the initial cut should require intent. Then also make sure to look if there's other cut open melons to see color. Lastly, do not believe red = sweet. This is sadly not the case usually, although it's a signal, the melon could be virtually tasteless, red, and watery/hydrating, but none the less not sweet. Unripe melons taste cucumbery and are not really terrible tasting always, especially with some lime, but not ideal digestion wise or nutrient wise. If a melon isn't sweet, but isn't horrible, a little lime or literally a gram or two of sugar really goes a long way. Also, if you buy a melon from the supermarket, if you want you can return it in many western countries, especially the USA without any issue at all, they're either used to returns of them or they understand because they've had a bad melon recently, so if it's REALLY bad, mushy, downright sour, then don't be afraid to return it. Even at the end of the season, it's their choice to be selling it, if it's horrible, that's not your fault, especially if you actually tried to pick a good one. Don't eat the melon though, obviously, or at least more than half, as they'll usually take half a melon it's self without an issue as who wants to haul in 20lbs of melon to the store. If you're eating it though you really probably shouldn't if it's bad enough to return. t. Melon Expert Read more Reply 17 View all 2 replies Planett Nicci Planett Nicci10 months ago (edited) SERIOUSLY?? 20min on how to pick a watermelon? Ain't no body got time for that!!!! At least he didn't pull out the Brix lmao. Reply 14 View all 7 replies marvin123o marvin123o10 months ago I always look like an idiot at the store trying to pick the right watermelon Reply 8 Ronnie & Minh Ronnie & Minh10 months ago Nonsense, total nonsense. There is only one way to pick a ripe and tasty melon and that is to ask an Asian lady to pick it out for you. Tell the truth John. Reply 8 View all 8 replies Mike John Mike John8 months ago Man forget that How do I find a SEEDED watermelon. Reply 6 View all 5 replies james smith james smith2 months ago 20 minutes on how to pick a sweet 🍉!!! Are you kidding me Reply 4 Myal Myal5 months ago (edited) I have not had a great watermelon in years. They are either unripe or they are spongy inside. Not good. Watermelons do not seem as sweet as they used to. Reply 4 View reply luceymajor luceymajor10 months ago This video is sweet and very helpful! Reply 4 jbeargrr jbeargrr9 months ago Good video, John, want to add just a bit. The yellow belly spot on melons: it's not the size of the spot, it's the color. If it's white, it's not ripe yet. It needs to be yellow. The deeper the yellow, the riper the melon. If it's dark yellow, like school bus yellow, it's over ripe. Also, if the surface is glossy, it's not ripe. You want that dull bloom all over the rind. However, if you rub the rind with a cloth, you can wipe off the bloom and have a glossy surface. Not likely to find polished melons, though, so usually, you can rely on having the dull surface to help identify a ripe melon. It never occurred to me to smell them, great tip! So's and your other tip about pressing on the rind. If the rind is dull, the belly is yellow, and the rind is still hard with no give, I bet you'll have a perfect melon. Read more Reply 4 View all 2 replies GOD is Love 1 John 4:16 GOD is Love 1 John 4:163 months ago I TELL YA JOHN, IT'S FRUSTRATING TO GO TO MY LOCAL STORES AND EITHER FIND GRAPES AND WATERMELONS WITH NO SEEDS OR PAY $7 A POUND FOR NON ORGANIC SEEDED GRAPES. WHY ARE THEY TAKING ALL THE SEEDS OUT??! AND RECENTLY, I FOUND "GRAPE JUICE INFUSED" APPLES. WHHAATT??!! HELP US GOD!!!! 🍇🍉 Reply 3 View reply L F L F3 months ago bla bla bla Reply 3 View reply rebeccabeebe1 rebeccabeebe110 months ago we have a sorbet swirl watermelon it's yellow with lines of white it's the best watermelon I've ever had! Reply 3 poolahpot poolahpot10 months ago As always, you are so incredibly helpful and knowledgeable! Thanks so much! 😊Mrs. B Reply 3 View reply Tomasina Covell Tomasina Covell1 week ago He sounds a little like Sterling Archer! Reply 1 Leona Roberts Leona Roberts3 weeks ago Dig out the middle and serve the rest to other people! Hahaha! So naughty! Bet you didn't know watermelons contain lycopene and the amino acid L Citrulline, which is proven to increase stamina & recovery, rejuvenate smooth muscle {during aging too!) and boost libido in men and women. It's nature's Viagra except better, it heals ! The rind and surrounding flesh contain more citrulline than the middle. Epic sports drink, juiced with a dash of liquid magnesium and a squeeze o lime...blew out my flip flop...stepped on a pop top.. Read more Reply 1 Rinsuki Rinsuki2 months ago Lol. I pick one and cross my fingers. Usually, I pick the right one. Reply 1 G M G M2 months ago Thanks man! Reply kitbot bot kitbot bot3 months ago hUNNY, I eat the middle and give the rest to my chickens. :) Reply 1

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When Is It Ripe? Rhubarb YourProduceGuy YourProduceGuy Subscribed59K Add to Share More 78,851 views 293 18 Published on May 19, 2012 YourProduceGuy shows you how to tell when the Rhubarb is ripe. Rhubarb is tart and is often used in pies and other desserts and looks somewhat like an overgrown crimson celery. It's one of the signs of spring and I love it! I'm pretty excited to have some in the kitchen already! SUBSCRIBE TO MY FRESH PRODUCE / COOKING CHANNEL, NEW VIDEOS EVERY SATURDAY MORNING: http://www.youtube.com/YourProduceGuy SEE THIS VIDEO AND MORE IN THE FOLLOWING PLAYLISTS: Rhubarb Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... When is it ripe? Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... KEEP UP WITH YOURPRODUCEGUY! 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Reply laura clinton laura clinton2 years ago (edited) Try this as well,I mixed rhubarb with cranberry , raspberry, goji berry, blueberry, blackberry,& put all in blender, with some water ,after mixing you will get very strong vitamin C juice also I make Tomato soup ,when you add rhubarb to the soup , it test amazing & delicious , you will also getting very reach vitamin C on your soup Read more Reply 3 Lizard King Lizard King1 year ago rhubarb is legally a fruit, but it is botanically a vegetable so why not just call it a vegetable because botanically is more important the legally Reply 4 Brian Ir Brian Ir1 month ago Lizard King - Legally ? More like political. A US court ruled many years ago that rhubarb was a 'fruit' so that it would fit in with existing tax & trade laws so that money would be generated. Nothing like 'bastardizing' both the foundation of law AND botany to fit within political / economic schemes for gains. Very much a Procrustean Bed. Read more Reply murmelki murmelki1 year ago borsch is made out of young beetroots leaves :) Reply 1 Trish Fitzpatrick Trish Fitzpatrick2 years ago YEAH, RHUBARB STANDS ON ITS OWN!! Love it sooo much! Reply 1 jeanette johnson jeanette johnson3 years ago so, because a court ruled that a vegetable is a fruit should we agree? i don't think Mother Nature would. haha (man vs. Mother Nature, man mostly loses.) thanks for this video, rhubarb is just turning up at my local farmers' markets so i think i will try your rhubarb granité recipe. Reply 1 Lights Camera Laura Lights Camera Laura3 months ago Looks like he's rested his willy on the counter at https://youtu.be/2smxUfI43EM?t=1m50s Reply Ade Fegan Ade Fegan7 months ago the rhubarb in your garden .. what variety is that ? Reply OGTV - Original Gamesters OGTV - Original Gamesters9 months ago Court biology does not define. A fruit comes from a flower. Leaves, roots, stems, are vegetables. Squash and tomatoes are fruit. Fruit also naturally have seeds. Reply View all 3 replies Ade Fegan Ade Fegan7 months ago botanically speaking yes ... but cooks have other ideas ... arguments are futile Reply Hannah Lindner Hannah Lindner7 months ago Totally agree! Reply Brenda Morris Brenda Morris1 year ago its a vegetable, my rhubarb is two to three times bigger than his. Reply Dianna Skare Dianna Skare1 year ago almost time for Nanna's RazzaRue one of tradition from at least 4 Nanna's ago ( this one included ) ! Although I do agree that Rhubarb can stand alone there is something to be said for Traditional Family Recipe's 😜 look forward too even ! Reply Alejandro Medina Alejandro Medina1 year ago ALLEY PROPERTY BITCH! Reply 1 Clare Rethman Clare Rethman2 years ago My rhubarb did fine so far this year until now it is starting to die off. What am I doing wrong? Reply Charles Obrien Charles Obrien10 months ago Very good Reply chris steenson chris steenson2 years ago in the uk rhubarb is a vegetable. In the United States, however, a New York court decided in 1947 that since it was used in the United States as a fruit, it counted as a fruit for the purposes of regulations and duties. ( trying to get it cheaper ) A side effect was a reduction on imported rhubarb tariffs, as tariffs were higher for vegetables than fruits. Read more Reply nikos t nikos t2 years ago Ι'ωε never tried this before....we do'nt have it in greece... But this is a vegetable.... if a court votes that carot is a fruit that means carot is a fruit? Reply 1 Walter Tonetto Walter Tonetto1 year ago +nikos t Nikos: it was classified in 1947 as a dessert .. but it was done as a tax classification exercise ... Reply Togidubnus Togidubnus2 years ago Nice vid. I'm not convinced, though, that the notion of "ripeness" can be applied to rhubarb. It's good to eat when it's large enough, is all. Not all varieties have crimson stems, and green stems can be just as good eating as those with a "blush" I find. That's a very picturesque part of the world you're living in there, if I may say so. Reply 1 FroggyFan FroggyFan2 years ago I agree never strawberries in our rhubarb pies!!! Rhubarb stands alone and is sweet tart wonderfulness. Reply mucomom mucomom3 years ago thank you for an awesome video... Reply yveskc1 yveskc13 years ago You Sir, look so much like the prime minister of Canada M. Stephen Harper. Reply OpalBestWaifu OpalBestWaifu3 years ago He also looks like my boss. 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Essential Oils Natural Treatments DIY Recipes Nutrients & Supplements 5 Proven, Remarkable Stinging Nettle Benefits 20+1 28Tweet 1.7kLike 791Pin 0Share Affiliate Disclosure Stinging nettle - Dr. Axe Have you ever walked by a seemingly harmless plant and accidentally brushed up against it, only to feel a slight stinging or prickly pain? Chances are you have … and you very well may have come in contact with a stinging nettle plant. While you may curse the plant for the temporary discomfort, stinging nettle is actually a beneficial perennial that treats several conditions. Perhaps its most popular use is turning the leaves into stinging nettle tea, which is a common natural allergy relief remedy. It’s also proven to benefit skin, bone and urinary health as well. So how can this plant that seems like something to stay away from at first contact actually become a medicinal go-to? Let’s find out. What Is Stinging Nettle? Stinging nettle, or urtica dioica, is a perennial flowering plant that has been used medicinally for ages, dating back as far as Ancient Greece. Today, stinging nettle can be found all over the world, but its origins are in the colder regions of Europe and Asia. The plant usually grows between two to four feet high and blooms from June to September. It grows best in nitrogen-rich soil, has heart-shaped leaves, and produces yellow or pink flowers. While best known for the stinging reaction that occurs when the skin comes into contact with the fine hairs located on its leaves and stems, when processed and used medicinally, stinging nettle has a number of helpful health benefits, according to the Department of Dermatology at the Penn State University College of Medicine. (1) Most stinging nettle products are made from the stem and leaves, but the roots also have pharmacological qualities. The herb has anti-inflammatory qualities that can affect treatment of many health issues. (2) The aboveground parts have typically aided in allergy relief and other breathing-related problems. The roots are able to provide relief for urinary disorders and enlarged prostate as well. Why Does It Sting? Stinging nettle contains a number of chemicals, such as serotonin, histamine and acetylcholine, some of which can be very irritating. These chemicals cause the stinging irritation on skin and are found at the base of the fine hairs on the nettle. When brushed up against, the fragile tips of the hair break off and the remaining hair becomes a small needle, able to deliver the chemicals into the skin. The reaction can cause pain, redness, swelling, itching and numbness. 5 Benefits of Stinging Nettle Despite its reputation for pain, stinging nettle is used to help a number of ailments. Studies have shown stinging nettle has antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-ulcer, astringent and analgesic capabilities. (3) According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the plant has been used most commonly throughout history as a diuretic and for treating painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. Today, it’s used primarily to treat urinary issues, as well as allergies and joint pain. The most proven health benefits of using stinging nettle help with the following: 1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Urinary Issues BPH symptoms are caused by an enlarged prostate gland pressing on the urethra. BPH sufferers experience varying levels of increased urges to urinate, incomplete emptying of the bladder, painful urination, post urination dripping and reduced urinary flow. Doctors are still not entirely sure why stinging nettle alleviates some of these symptoms, but many clinical studies infer that it contains chemicals that affect the hormones that cause BPH. When taken, it also directly affects prostate cells. Stinging nettle root extract has also been shown to slow or stop the spread of prostate cancer cells. (4) It’s usually used in combination with saw palmetto and other herbs. The root of the plant is primarily used in connection with urinary issues. Stinging nettle is used as a successful general diuretic and can help urine flow as well. It’s also used in home remedies for bladder infections. 2. Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain Arthritis sufferers often experience joint pain, typically in the hands, knees, hips and spine. Nettle works alongside nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to allow patients to decrease their NSAID use. Because prolonged use of NSAIDs can cause a number of serious side effects, this is an ideal pairing. Studies also show that applying nettle leaf topically at the site of pain decreases joint pain and can treat arthritis. Nettle can also provide relief when taken orally. Another study published in the Journal of Rheumatology shows stinging nettle’s anti-inflammatory power against other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. (5) 3. Hay Fever Histamine production in the body creates the adverse reactions related to allergies. Allergies cause uncomfortable congestion, sneezing, itching and more. Stinging nettle’s anti-inflammatory qualities affect a number of key receptors and enzymes in allergic reactions, preventing hay fever symptoms if taken when they first appear. (6) The leaves of the plant contain histamine, which may seem counterproductive in allergy treatment, but there is history of using histamines to treat severe allergic reactions. (7) There is also evidence that in severe reactions, low plasma histamine levels (as opposed to high levels) are present. Another global study from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine found that stinging nettle use for allergy relief was rated higher than placebos in a 98-person, randomized, double-blind study. (8) Stinging nettle uses - Dr. Axe 4. Bleeding Certain products containing stinging nettle have shown, when applied to the skin, can reduce bleeding during surgery. The product, called Ankaferd blood stopper, is made up of alpinia, licorice, thyme, common grape vine and stinging nettle, and has also shown evidence of reducing bleeding after dental surgery. (9) 5. Eczema Eczema is a dry, itchy rash that can last on sufferers for a very long time. Because of stinging nettle’s antihistamine and anti-inflammatory qualities, it can be a natural treatment for eczema, as the Penn State University College of Medicine study referenced above notes. Sufferers can use a combination of nettle taken orally to tackle the eczema internally, as well as a cream to provide relief from the rash’s itch and redness. More research is needed, but stinging nettle is also said to: Promote lactation Stimulate hair growth Help control blood sugar in patients with diabetes Reduce bleeding connected to gingivitis Treat disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract Provide relief from water retention Prevent or treat diarrhea Decrease menstrual flow Provide asthma relief Heal wounds Treat hemorrhoids Stimulate contractions in pregnant women Treat insect bites Treat tendonitis Treat anemia How to Use Stinging Nettle Stinging nettle can be harvested or products can be purchased from a local health food store. Before purchasing or making a stinging nettle product, it’s important to identify whether your ailment needs the aboveground parts or the roots, as they have different pharmacological qualities. Stinging nettle products come in dried or freeze-dried leaf form, extract, capsules, tablets, as well as a root tincture (suspension of the herb in alcohol), juice or tea. There is currently no recommended dose, because so many stinging nettle products have varying amounts of active ingredients. Work with your doctor to determine the right dosage. Some of the more common stinging nettle uses include: 1. Nettle Tea Stinging nettle leaves and flowers can be dried, and the dried leaves can be steeped and made into a tea. There are many variations of nettle tea recipes that feature a number of other herbs like raspberry leaf, echinacea or goldenseal. 2. Cooked Nettle Stinging nettle leaves can be stemmed and cooked similar to spinach. Once cooked, they can be added to soup or stew. Nettle has also been pureed and used in recipes like polenta, green smoothies, salads and pesto. When cooked, the nettle has a flavor similar to spinach mixed with cucumber. Cooked nettle is a great source of vitamins A, C, protein and iron. (10) 3. Topical Nettle Stinging nettle extract and root tinctures can be applied directly to joints and painful areas of the body. Stinging nettle is also available in cream form. 4. Stinging Nettle Capsules and Tablets Stinging nettle capsules and tablets can be taken orally. There is inconclusive evidence on whether stinging nettle capsules or tablets for allergy relief are better ingested on an empty stomach or not. If there is concern about upset stomach and other side effects, take stinging nettle with food. How to Treat a Stinging Nettle Sting If stung by the stinging nettle plant, it’s important not to touch or scratch the area. The chemical irritants can dry on the skin and be removed with soap and water. (11) Touching and scratching can push the chemicals further into the skin, extending the irritation time for days. Using duct tape or a wax removal product can help remove any additional fibers. There are many people who choose dock plant for relief from nettle stings, despite studies showing it does not provide any medicinal benefits aside from making the irritated area feel cool. Crushed leaves from other plants like jewelweed, sage, as well as the stinging nettles leaves themselves release juices that can provide relief from the sting. Other traditional anti-itch treatments like aloe vera, calamine lotion and cold compresses can be used as well. Once nettle is soaked or cooked in water or dried, the stinging quality is removed. Stinging nettle precautions - Dr. Axe History & Interesting Facts About Stinging Nettle Folklore features stinging nettles often across many cultures and beliefs. Much of the lore involves suffering from a sting in silence or without itching or scratching the burning area. In ancient Greece, nettles were used as a diuretic and a laxative by physicians Galen and Dioscorides. In Medieval Europe, stinging nettle was used to treat and naturally reduce joint pain and also as a diuretic. People used to believe pulling stinging nettle by the roots and shouting an ill person’s name would eliminate a fever as well. Stinging nettle has been used to make textiles like cloth and paper since Neolithic times. With fibers similar to hemp and flax, it’s a great alternative, sustainable fiber. Because the fiber is hollow, it provides natural insulation. The German army used nettle for their uniforms in World War I and used its leaves to dye uniforms in World War II. Stinging nettles also were used to treat certain diseases by urtication, which is the process of beating the skin with nettles to stimulate blood circulation. Precautions When Using Stinging Nettle Stinging nettle is a very safe herb when used appropriately — although, there are a few precautions to take when starting to use stinging nettle. When harvesting: Always harvest stinging nettle with thick gardening gloves to avoid being stung. It’s also best to harvest young plant parts, preferably in the spring. They become more bitter after they flower and as they age. When using with other herbs and supplements: As with any herb or supplement, it’s important to be cautious when mixing to avoid adverse side effects. You should always start an herbal supplement plan under the care of your health care provider. Patients may have to change their dosages of other supplements if they choose to take stinging nettle. When pregnant: There is debate whether or not pregnant women should use stinging nettle. Because stinging nettle affects the menstrual cycle and can stimulate uterine contractions, it could potentially lead to miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should not use stinging nettle. When you’re a diabetic: There is evidence that shows stinging nettle’s ability to affect blood sugar and interfere with controlling diabetes. It can also affect the strength of diabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Diabetics who want to use stinging nettle should only do so under the supervision of their health care providers. Patients may have to change their dosages of medications if they choose to take stinging nettle. When you first start: Some people have upset stomach, diarrhea or other mild reactions when they first take stinging nettle. It’s best to ease into usage, starting with a small dosage. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center and WebMD, stinging nettle can interact with the following medications: Blood thinners such as Warfarin (Coumadin), Clopidogrel (Plavix) and aspirin because stinging nettle contains large amounts of Vitamin K, which can help the blood’s ability to clot. Taking stinging nettle can decrease the effects of these drugs. Drugs for high blood pressure such as ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers because stinging nettle can lower blood pressure and strengthen the effects of these drugs. Diuretics and water pills such as Furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide because stinging nettle is also a diuretic and when used together can cause dehydration. Lithium because of stinging nettle’s diuretic qualities. It may reduce the body’s ability to remove this drug, resulting in higher than recommended levels of lithium. NSAIDs because stinging nettle can enhance the anti-inflammatory effect of some of them. Despite the evidence that combining stinging nettle and NSAIDs leads to more pain relief, it should be taken under supervision. Sedative medications (CNS depressants) such as clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital (Donnatal), zolpidem (Ambien) because when large amounts of aboveground parts of stinging nettle are taken, sleepiness and drowsiness can occur. Taking sedatives along with stinging nettle might cause too much drowsiness. Read Next: 8 Natural Allergy Relief Remedies From the sound of it, you might think leaky gut only affects the digestive system, but in reality it can affect more. Because Leaky Gut is so common, and such an enigma, I’m offering a free webinar on all things leaky gut. Click here to learn more about the webinar. 20+1 28Tweet 1.7kLike 791Pin 0Share The King's Medicine CabinetDr. Axe Get FREE eBook! Makeover your medicine cabinet and personal care products with essential oils. DIY Recipes Natural Remedies Balance Hormones Look Younger Your Best Email Send me the eBook! This entry was posted in and tagged stinging nettle benefits, stinging nettles, nettle leaf, nettle root, nettle tea, nettles, stinging nettle, nettle, stinging nettle plant, stinging nettle leaf, stinging nettle rash, stinging nettle remedy, stinging nettle root, stinging nettle side effects, stinging nettle tea, stinging nettle treatment. 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To improve soil: Bury the kitchen waste in the garden Cover up it with the soil piled along the edge of the ditch, to avoid bad smell and flies. As soon as you cover up the ditch, it will look like a raised bed, so plant the vegetables there the following year. Cover this up with the soil piled along the edge of the ditch, in order to avoid bad smell and flies. When you cover up the ditch, it will look like a raised bed, so plant the vegetables the following year in that area. Adjust pH with wood ash and coffee grounds If you have various plants, the pH of each of them varies, so bring it as close to neutral as you can with large-scale soil amendments. You should alkalize the soil in the asparagus patch, or the vegetable beds for beet, broccoli, beans, using the wood ash from food burning stoves and fireplaces. You can also use coffee grounds around ericaceous plants like: azaleas, roses, and rhododendrons. Further reading: 10 Mind Blowing Reasons Why You should Use Coffee Grounds In your Garden Weed tea as fertilizer You can use a weed tea fertilizer since the weeds use the nutrients of your garden plants. Cut them up and dunk them in water (previously kept in the sun). In just a few days, your nitrogen-high green tea will be ready to be used as folia spray or soil fertilizer. Use your pee to fertilize plants As weird as it sounds, the urine is high in nitrogen, so even its composition varies, the general NPK ratio is 11-1-2. So, the nitrogen promotes lush foliage growth and it is extremely effective in greens and grassy plants, like corn. It is advisable to pee a bit away from them, instead of directly on them, because the amounts of salt may scorch the plants. You should collect the pee in a bottle, dilute with water in ratio 1:10, or even more, and apply it on the root zone. Vinegar as weed killer Weeds are one of the most annoying thing, that a gardener would do anything to get rid of. Instead of using chemical weed killers, try with vinegar, since it is a better and a more natural way. Pour it into a spray bottle and drench the weeds ( it is preferable to do this when its hot and sunny). The acid will scorch the weeds and destroy them in a few days. Afterwards, water the place in order to eliminate the excess acidity, or just sprinkle some baking soda. Add oyster shells and eggshells to your garden beds Boost your soil’s health by using a slow-release fertilizer made of oyster shells and eggshells. Make the crushed pieces as small as you can, so you will be able to use a rolling pin. The calcium carbonate in the shells will alkalize your soil. Read more: 6 Convincing Reasons You Should Start Using Eggshells In Your Garden To fight diseases: Bury some pennies in the garden Burying a few copper coins in your garden, will support the health of your soil and keep your plants safe, and you will avoid fungal infections. Once you bury a copper coin in the soil, it will release metal slowly and kill the fungal spores in the soil. Fight fungal diseases with baking soda It is not recommended using commercial fungicides since they are hazardous for your houseplants and vegetables. However, baking soda is a great substitute, completely effective and natural. Just add a tablespoon of baking soda in warm water and put the solution in a spray bottle. After this, soak the plant in it to drip down and drench the soil. For bug control: Neem oil Neem oil is the best way to protect your plants. Neem oil prevents development of insects and their ability to proliferate. Add a couple of drops of any detergent, 1/2 of water, and 1 teaspoon of Neem oil in a spray bottle, shake, wait for 8 hours. Then drench the soil and the surrounding soil. Repeat every week. Bring in some guests to feed on the pests You should introduce potent natural enemies to keep pests away, because they can cause huge damage. You can purchase aphid eaters online of garden supply stores. Also, you should plant yarrow, or clover, or herbs like mint and fennel, which can also help against insects. Remove aphids with soap and water You can prevent and remove mild infestations with a nice bathe, made of water and a soap, since the oil-cutting formula successfully eliminates the waxy coating on the aphids and makes them prone to dehydration. Add 2 tbsp of dish soap in 1 gallon of water and mix well. Spray your plants. Control ants in the garden with borax and honey Ants are not that dangerous for your plants, yet their aphid farms can cause serious damage, because they have soft-bodied pests that can stuck plant to buds. Make sure you control the ants before you get some complications. Mix borax and honey and prepare a paste. Apply this paste around the base of the stems of your plants infested with aphids. This will dehydrate ants and it will serve as an organic ant-killer. To promote plant health: Drive a nail into a tree to make it yield Driving a nail into a tree gives amazing results in jolting a tree into flowering and fruit set. So, if you drive a nail into a trunk of old apple tree, it will be coaxed to flower. People in India do this to stimulate coconut trees to bear fruit. This is so effective trick, so try it and make your trees bloom. Remember, that the nails doesn’t damage the trees. Coconut water for root development The coconut milk, or coconut water, which is high in minerals, improves the root development. So, you can replace the synthetic rooting hormones by using coconut water, high in gibberellic acid and cytokinins and enhance the germination of seeds and root development. Improve fruit set with Epsom salt Epsom salt, which is very high in magnesium, can help if your pepper plants drop fruits. In a quart bottle of warm water ad two tbsp of Epsom salt and shake. Spray your plants for 2 weeks and start flowering until the fruiting process is over. Extend growing season with tubs of water You can use tables of water to regulate the microenvironment in the garden. The water is heated by the solar radiation,and the garden soil. The soil cools down in the evening, so the water slowly releases the stored up heat. This way, the garden is kept warmer due to the water, and this boosts your plants. In order to help the absorption of heat energy, use water tubs in controlled environments within plant tent. Just cover the tubs with black plastic sheeting (to prevent water loss). Rusty nails in watering can help fight iron deficiency Iron chlorosis is a condition that manifests by yellowing of leaves while their veins remain green. This condition comes as a result of the inability of the plants to absorb iron, often caused by excessive amounts of phosphorous in to soil. To fix this, spray your plants with some water high in iron. You can ensure regular supply of iron by some rusty nails in the watering. Play music Almost all gardeners talk to their plants, and now, you can start playing some music. It was confirmed by plant biologists that music improves growth of plants significantly. Observations have found that plants prefer classical music to country music, absolutely love jazz , and hate rock. Other interesting facts towards music are: DeMorgenzon vineyard in South Africa plays baroque music, while Paradiso di Frassina in Tuscany, Italy, plays selected classical pieces in order to stimulate their growth and development. Source: http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com