How I Grew 150+ Fruit Trees in CLAY Soil (Yes, It Works!)
Self Sufficient Me 19:57
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In this video, I show you how I grew over 150 fruit trees in clay soil, including what fruit trees grow best and what fruit trees you shouldn't grow. Plus, practical tips on improving clay soil so your plants thrive! Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow
Try my HomeGrow App here: https://studio.com/mark-valencia/homegrow
List of top products I recommend: https://selfsufficientme.com/support-me/
Self Sufficient Me Online Shop: https://shop.selfsufficientme.com/
Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow
Or, order my book from Vego (USA Only): https://www.vegogarden.com/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow
Birdies Raised Garden Beds Australia: go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount.
Birdies Raised Garden Beds USA: https://birdiesgardenproducts.com/SSMEbird Use code SSMEbird at checkout for 5% off.
Birdies Raised Garden Beds New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code SSMEBIRD26 for 5% off your first purchase.
In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient
Vego Garden 5% Sitewide Discount:
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Vego Garden Special Offer:
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Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com/t4xruzils6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.
My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/
CorroGarden Raised Wooden Planters: https://bit.ly/4bcfEmb Use Code Mark5 at checkout for 5% off.
Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.
Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).
Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).
Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.
Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.
Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.
For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!
My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt
Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)
Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe
Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR
Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark :)
*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item. I will always declare in a video if the video is sponsored, and since starting my channel in 2011, I have yet to do a sponsored video.
0:00 Introduction
0:43 What is clay soil?
1:11 Main challenges growing in clay
2:05 Nutrient lock up
2:49 How to manage lack of nutrients
4:08 Key practical solutions that work
6:15 Fruit trees that don't grow in clay
9:59 Example of "hilling up" technique
10:49 Mulching and organic matter
11:59 Planting tree technique in clay
12:46 Best way to improve clay soil
15:40 Best fruit trees to grow in clay
16:45 Maintenance tips for growing in clay
18:24 Fill over clay vs no fill
19:21 Amazing results clay conclusion
Try my HomeGrow App here: https://studio.com/mark-valencia/homegrow
List of top products I recommend: https://selfsufficientme.com/support-me/
Self Sufficient Me Online Shop: https://shop.selfsufficientme.com/
Order my book here: https://www.briobooks.store/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow
Or, order my book from Vego (USA Only): https://www.vegogarden.com/products/100-top-crops-you-can-grow
Birdies Raised Garden Beds Australia: go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount.
Birdies Raised Garden Beds USA: https://birdiesgardenproducts.com/SSMEbird Use code SSMEbird at checkout for 5% off.
Birdies Raised Garden Beds New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code SSMEBIRD26 for 5% off your first purchase.
In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient
Vego Garden 5% Sitewide Discount:
Use code SELF_SUFFICIENT_ME5
Link https://get.aspr.app/SH1qQK
Vego Garden Special Offer:
Use code SELF_SUFFICIENT_ME30OFF
Link https://get.aspr.app/SH1qQd
Chicken stuff and preserving gear: Oz Farmer and get a 10% discount, go here https://ozfarmer.com/t4xruzils6 and use code T4XRUZILS6 at checkout.
My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/
CorroGarden Raised Wooden Planters: https://bit.ly/4bcfEmb Use Code Mark5 at checkout for 5% off.
Check out Australian Landscaping Supplies for a 10% discount: https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/self-sufficient-me?dt_id=1489901 If you find any problem with the link, use "self_sufficient_me" as the discount code on checkout.
Plant Doctor Fertiliser: Go to https://www.plantdoctor.com.au/ and use SSME10 = 10% off products (not shipping).
Ocean2Earth: https://ocean2earth.com.au/ Use "SSM" on checkout for a 5% discount.
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfsufficientme (the top tier enables mentoring from yours truly via an exclusive VIP email where I will answer your questions, etc, ASAP).
Survival Seeds Aust and USA: https://linktr.ee/survivalseeds Use Code SSM at checkout for a 10% discount.
Harvest Right freeze dryer website: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1099.html
For Australian freeze dryer purchase info, use the link above and contact Harvest Right directly.
Aussie-made Forged garden tools: Go to https://gardentoolsaustralia.com.au/ and use code SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout.
For Hoselink Garden Products, such as hose reels, go here: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/5uZu. You will automatically get a 10% discount on checkout!
My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt
Blog: https://www.selfsufficientme.com/ (use the search bar on my website to find info on specific subjects or gardening ideas)
Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_sufficient_me
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Zi5kDv
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe
Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR
Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland, Australia, about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). Cheers, Mark :)
*Disclaimer: Some links to products in this description and comments sections are affiliated, meaning I receive a small commission if you follow these links and then purchase an item. I will always declare in a video if the video is sponsored, and since starting my channel in 2011, I have yet to do a sponsored video.
0:00 Introduction
0:43 What is clay soil?
1:11 Main challenges growing in clay
2:05 Nutrient lock up
2:49 How to manage lack of nutrients
4:08 Key practical solutions that work
6:15 Fruit trees that don't grow in clay
9:59 Example of "hilling up" technique
10:49 Mulching and organic matter
11:59 Planting tree technique in clay
12:46 Best way to improve clay soil
15:40 Best fruit trees to grow in clay
16:45 Maintenance tips for growing in clay
18:24 Fill over clay vs no fill
19:21 Amazing results clay conclusion
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