How I Grew 150+ Fruit Trees in CLAY Soil (Yes, It Works!)
May 14, 2025•Channel
AI Analysis
Data from YouTube Data API v3•Updated Just now
Video Overview
Video Details
PublishedMay 14, 2025
Duration19:57
Video IDMh6mWsSMyjI
Languageen-GB
CategoryHowto & Style
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
Performance Metrics
Views57.4K
Likes4.4K
Comments303
Engagement Rate8.16%
Likes per 100 views7.63
Comments per 1K views5.27
Video Tags
Description
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!
My Garden Plan: https://selfsufficientme.gardenplanner.com/garden-plans/1890355/
Raised Garden Beds: To get Birdies Raised Garden Beds in the USA, go here: https://epicgardening.superfiliate.com/SSME2020 If you have any trouble with the link, use SSME2020 at checkout for a 5% discount.
In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and use Code ssmebird22 for 5% off your first purchase.
In South Africa, get Birdies Beds here https://www.birdiesgardenproducts.co.za/ and use code: self-sufficient
Elevated Garden Planters: Check out Vego Garden here https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount.
FoodCube Wicking Beds can be purchased in the USA from https://glnk.io/jnwlw/selfsufficientme and use SELFSUFFICIENTME10OFF for a $10 discount. And, in Australia, from https://www.australianlandscapesupplies.com.au/collections/foodcube-raised-garden-wicking-beds (no affiliate or discount, sorry, on FoodCubes but you can get a discount on potting mixes, etc - see next paragraph below).
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.
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!
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.
Rolling Sifter: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/outdoor-compost-bin/rolling-garden-sifter/ https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ Compostyng (yes, it's spelt wrong deliberately) for 10% off.
My second channel, Self Sufficient Me 2: https://bit.ly/331edDu
New (third) Channel: Self Suffishing Me https://bit.ly/2LiIWqt
Help support the Channel and buy a T-shirt/Merchandise from our Spreadshirt shop: https://bit.ly/3lmqMkr or Teespring https://bit.ly/3neEYO8
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