In today's video, I want to discuss two things: defending the responsible use of synthetic fertilizer and inform you on the many ways you unknowingly may be supporting Monsanto in your daily life.
Synthetic fertilizers like Miracle Gro plant food have a bad reputation. They're often referred to as chemical fertilizer; a term designed to cause avoidance. But are soluble fertilizer products like Miracle Gro fertilizer really that bad relative to their organic fertilizer competition? Or is there a place for these fertilizers in some gardens when used responsibly?
The Monsanto company is probably the most loathed company in the gardening community. Monsanto has significant control over much of our food supply and are well-known for their genetically modified food (GMO foods) seeds and pesticides. But how well do you know Monsanto? Monsanto merged with Bayer in 2016, and their portfolio of brands is diverse. You may be shocked to find out how many products you're purchasing that support the brand, and we go through their portfolio of brands in this video.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 Casual Disclaimer
0:56 Some Myths And Facts About Miracle Gro And Monsanto
1:52 The Bayer Monsanto Acquisition
2:46 Synthetic VS Organic Fertilizers
5:26 Managing The Environmental Impact Of Fertilizers
7:57 How To Use Fertilizers Responsibly
9:58 Final Thoughts On Synthetic Fertilizers
11:05 Adventures With Dale
If you have any questions about the topics covered in this video like water soluble fertilizers and Monsanto GMO foods, want to know about the things I am growing in my garden, are looking for any gardening tips and tricks, or have questions about gardening and organic gardening in general, please ask in the Comments below!
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EQUIPMENT I MOST OFTEN USE IN MY GARDEN (INDIVIDUAL LINKS)*:
Miracle-Gro Soluble All Purpose Plant Food [ Ссылка ]
Miracle-Gro Soluble Bloom Booster Plant Food [ Ссылка ]
Miracle-Gro Soluble Tomato Plant Food [ Ссылка ]
Jack's Fertilizer, 20-20-20, 25 lb. [ Ссылка ]
Southern Ag Liquid Copper Fungicide [ Ссылка ]
Southern Ag Natural Pyrethrin Concentrate [ Ссылка ]
Monterey Organic Spinosad Concentrate [ Ссылка ]
Safer Brand Caterpillar Killer (BT Concentrate) [ Ссылка ]
Cordless ULV Fogger Machine [ Ссылка ]
Weed Barrier with UV Resistance [ Ссылка ]
Organza Bags (Fig-size) [ Ссылка ]
Organza Bags (Tomato-size) [ Ссылка ]
Injection Molded Nursery Pots [ Ссылка ]
Heavy Duty Plant Grow Bags [ Ссылка ]
6.5 Inch Hand Pruner Pruning Shears [ Ссылка ]
Japanese Pruning Saw with Blade [ Ссылка ]
Double Tomato Hooks with Twine [ Ссылка ]
String Trellis Tomato Support Clips [ Ссылка ]
Nylon Mason Line, 500FT [ Ссылка ]
Expandable Vinyl Garden Tape [ Ссылка ]
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ABOUT MY GARDEN
Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area)
34.1°N Latitude
Zone 8A
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