About this episode
Learn how to boost your tree's health with fruit tree foliar sprays that you can make at home from sugar, molasses, epsom salts...and Coca-cola? Our show guest is regenerative agriculture expert John Kempf of Advancing Eco Agriculture . Additional resources: Learn the best practices for keeping your trees well-fed and productive through sustainable, eco-friendly methods here . The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com . Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE IN Join our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments! Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how: Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Audio Podcast: Download the podcast after the show Video Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTER Do you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond? Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATION For premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH US You can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction to the Community Orchard (00:16) - The Importance of Community in Orchards (00:54) - Introducing Foliar Sprays with John Kempf (01:53) - Understanding Regenerative Agriculture (04:14) - The Role of Foliar Sprays in Photosynthesis (05:43) - Key Nutrients for Effective Foliar Sprays (07:06) - Listenener Questions on Foliar Sprays: How often should foliar spray be applied? (08:36) - Mechanisms of Nutrient Absorption in Plants (11:30) - Homemade Foliar Sprays: Ingredients and Application (13:24) - The Coca-Cola Foliar Spray Debate (16:53) - Best Practices for Foliar Spraying (24:18) - Live Seminar Plans Post-COVID (24:41) - Foliar Spray Application Frequency (25:59) - Homemade Foliar Spray Ingredients (28:53) - Heat Stress Management in Orchards (33:50) - Kind Harvest: A Social Network for Growers (39:11) - Nutrient-Rich Foliar Sprays (46:49) - Final Thoughts and Resources