Johnny's Videos
Enjoy learning more about growing topics from Johnny's videos.
Featured Video: About Johnny's
Tools and Supplies
 |
Using the Quick-Cut Greens HarvesterNo more kneeling, no more knives or scissors. One person can easily cut over 175 lb. per hour. Powered by a cordless drill, the harvester's 15" fixed and moving serrated blades make a smooth, clean cut. Watch video » |
 |
Using the Quick Hoops™ BenderBend your own high- and low-tunnel hoops. Build season extension structures cost effectively with the Quick Hoops™ Bender. Available in 4 sizes. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using Row CoversUse these spun polypropylene covers to protect crops from cold and pests. Available in 6 thicknesses and dozens of sizes. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the 4-Row Pinpoint SeederThe tool choice for greenhouse planting. Plants 4 rows 2-1/4" apart; or, plants 2 rows 4-1/2" or 6-3/4" apart. Comes with 4 seed-hole sizes. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using Soil-Block MakersMake your own seed-starting blocks to encourage vigorous root development. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Johnny’s Long-handled ToolsYears of research have gone into the design of Johnny’s durable, commercial-grade trapezoid hoes, collinear hoes, stirrup hoes, cultivators, and wire weeders. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Johnny’s Knives and Cutting ToolsHigh-quality knives and machetes make bringing in crops a breeze. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Sharpening and Caring for ToolsProper tool care and maintenance will help you get the most out of your investment and increase your tools’ lifespan. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using Johnny’s BroadforksDeeply aerate the soil without disturbing the soil structure, using these European-designed tools, developed by Eliot Coleman. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the Collinear HoeJohnny’s tool consultant and author Eliot Coleman demonstrates the collinear hoe. This handy gardening tool makes elimination of weeds quick and enjoyable. Comes in 2 sizes, including a version with a replacement blade. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the Red Dragon Backpack Flame WeederBurn weeds out of your soil at the wave of a wand. It is perfect for creating stale planting beds and spot weed control without herbicides. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using TubTrugs®Flexible, lightweight, food-grade polyethylene tubs make great harvesting containers and much more. Available in 3 sizes and 3 colors. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the Six-Row SeederUp to 6 rows can be planted at once, with 2-1/4" spacing between rows. A roller in front firms and levels the soil, while one in the back closes the furrows and drives the seed shaft. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the Greens HarvesterHarvest up to 100 lb. per hour by cutting an entire bed of greens or lettuce at once. Comes in 3 sizes: 30", 42", and 48". Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the TiltherLightweight tiller, designed to create perfect tilth within the top 2" of your bed by mixing in compost and fertilizer, while chopping up the roots of the previous crop. Conceptualized by Eliot Coleman and used extensively on his farm, after one quick pass with the tilther, the bed is ready for the next planting. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the Hatfield TransplanterTransplant from a standing position. Saves time and your back! Works best with 2 people. One person operates the tool, another handles the transplants. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the Easy-Plant Jab PlanterA hand planter for corn, beans, squash, pumpkins, melons, cucumbers, and sunflowers, on open ground or through plastic mulch. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the European Push SeederA versatile push seeder. Sturdy design with steel construction. Comes with 3 seed plates, with 13 hole sizes in each. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the Earthway SeederDesigned for the small-scale market grower and large-scale home gardener. Fast and easy to operate; furrows, plants, covers seeds, and marks the next row, all in one pass. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the Duratool Support SystemThis tool makes securing plants to supports quick and convenient. Perfect for tomatoes, peppers, and any other trellised crops. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using the Glaser Wheel HoeFast, quality weed control between rows. Swiss-made hoe has a multitude of optional attachments available separately. Watch video » |
|
|
|
Instructional
 |
Ideas for Growing, Preparing and Marketing Salanova®Salanova® is a “one-cut” cored-head lettuce, with yields in our trials 42% greater than direct-seeded baby leaf lettuce. The heads are densely packed with single leaves that are baby-leaf sized. You create the salad by making one cut near the base of the head. Watch video » |
 |
Extending the SeasonHoophouses allow you to extend your growing season before the last frost and after the first frost by providing a naturally warm shelter for plants. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Gardening with HoophousesHoophouses allow you to extend your growing season before the last frost and after the first frost by providing a naturally warm shelter for plants. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Grafting Greenhouse TomatoesGet instruction on how to graft tomato plants using grafting clips and a razor blade in this 20-minute video by the University of Vermont Extension. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Pruning TomatoesIncrease fruit yield and lessen disease pressure by pruning your indeterminate tomato plants. It’s easy! Learn how to prune. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Planting Sweet PotatoesSweet potatoes are easy to grow and highly nutritious. Using black plastic helps warm the soil and will get your slips off to a good start. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Pruning CucumbersPruning cucumbers at the growth point on trellised cucumber plants encourages upward growth and helps improve yield. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Growing BlueberriesVelvet, a longtime Johnny’s employee, talks about how to grow and maintain healthy blueberry plants. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Growing RaspberriesVelvet, a longtime Johnny’s employee, talks about how to grow and maintain healthy raspberry plants. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Using Herb DiscsQuick, easy, and convenient, Johnny’s herb disks make it easy to grow herbs successfully. Nine types of herbs available. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Edible FlowersMany flower blossoms are edible and may be used as garnishes and decorations. Grow your own assortment with Johnny’s Edible Flower Collection. Watch video » |
|
|
|
Pests and Disease
 |
Identifying Late BlightLate blight (Phytophthora infestans) occurs commonly each year in many places around the U.S. and world. Learn how to identify late blight in your garden. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Controlling Late BlightSuggestions for preventing, controlling, and managing late blight with copper fungicides and other methods. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Controlling Tomato HornwormsThe hornworm is a large caterpillar that eats many parts of the tomato plant. Learn how to prevent these pests from devastating your crops. Watch video » |
|
|
|
 |
Controlling Cucumber BeetlesLearn how to treat cucurbits (plants that are members of the cucumber, squash, and pumpkin family) with organic pesticides to keep beetles at bay. Watch video » |
|
|
|
