How Do You Shade Cool Weather Plants Set Out Now?

Cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, and collard plants like cooler soil than I have now, but the literature suggests setting them out now for a fall crop.

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#1 Comment By Heather On 08/23/2011 @ 12:32 pm

Really, the trick is to keep their roots cool. Hot roots are what cause cool weather plants to bolt or grow poorly in hot weather.

A heavy mulch around them along with making sure they are well watered will help keep their roots cool until the weather cools down.

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