General information and discussion about cultivating all other edible garden plants.
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February 13, 2016 | #31 |
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February 14, 2016 | #32 |
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Worth,
I was like that (human goat) also. LOL I would eat turnips like they were apples. My parents and siblings new back then I was nuts!
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February 14, 2016 | #33 | |
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February 14, 2016 | #34 |
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February 14, 2016 | #35 |
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February 14, 2016 | #36 |
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I feel like Worth does about kale - someone told me you needed to massage it a bit with the dressing - ok, never mind, we won't go there. In the meantime, I was sent a pack of Highland Kale along with some Artisan tomato seeds.
Can anyone give me info on starting kale seeds? is it similar to starting tomato seeds or what? and same kind of light exposure? Thanks, Sharon |
February 14, 2016 | #37 | |
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I planted all of them about 1/4 to 3/8 inch under the soil and they all sprouted. I didn't use a tape measuer just eyeballed it. Worth |
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February 15, 2016 | #38 |
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Flea beetles will sometimes bother young crucifer sprouts; a light covering with spun polyester row cover fabric provides an effective insect and moisture retention barrier, while also keeping soil from cooling off as much at night.
I like lacinato types best, with winterbor types second best. |
February 16, 2016 | #39 |
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I have already given up growing any crucifers except as micro-greens. No cover can protect from the various beetles, butterflies or other insects, when they smell the brassicas and want to lay eggs No more hassle for me...
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March 4, 2016 | #40 |
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I like the Red and White Russian Kales the best. I grow them for baby greens to go into salads. Yum yum!
Dinosaur Kale is good too but I usually cook that. |
March 4, 2016 | #41 |
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NarnianGarden have you tried insect netting from day one? That can help especially with the white butterflies.
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March 5, 2016 | #42 |
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Yes I have.
No foolproof method either. |
March 7, 2016 | #43 |
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Kale is rich with lutein, supposed to be good for your eyes.
Unfortunately, kale can be a gas generater for some of my family members, do you guys have clever ways to reduce that effect? Vinegar? |
March 8, 2016 | #44 |
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There are two types of kale.
Brassica napus (Ruso-Siberian) Brassica oleracea (European) The napus is generally better raw, for flavor and tenderness. |
March 8, 2016 | #45 |
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I'm growing scarlet kale right now, but it's March in Florida so I'm not sure how well it handle the heat compared to lacinato kale which tends to do well with the heat.
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