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- Q.Collard Plant Flowering - I put collard plants out 4 weeks ago and now have flowers. How should I prune the plants to produce ...
- Q.How Late Can I Plant Collard Greens - The worms ate the plant and I need to plant more.
- Q.Stop Bugs From Eating My Collard Greens - I would like to know how can I keep bugs from eating my collard greens. There are small tiny holes ...
- Q.Leaves Grey And Mites On Collards - The leaves on most of my veggies turn grey and on the collard greens there are clusters of grey tiny ...
- Q.Planting Collards - Do you row them or is it better on flat ground?
- Q.Collard Trees - Can you start a collard tree in Sept in zone 7? And is it the same thing as a walking ...
- Q.Collard Green Seeds - what do collard green seeds look like are they in the long bean that appears after blooming?
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deverett57 on
March 18, 2014Q.collard plant flowering
I put collard plants out 4 weeks ago and now have flowers. How should I prune the plants to produce more greens? The plants are now 14 to 18 inches tall and producing flowers.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
March 21, 2014A.When collards produce flowers it is called "bolting." You should cut off the flower stalks as soon as they appear, to keep the plant producing leaves. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/greens/growing-collard-greens.htm
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- Asked by
dorothy snell on
July 3, 2014Q.how late can i plant collard greens
The worms ate the plant and I need to plant more.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
July 4, 2014A.The date you can plant collards is determined both by your location, and the variety you have. Some cold weather is actually good for collards. Check the seed package and count the days till harvest that it lists. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/greens/growing-collard-greens.htm
Here's more information about those pesky worms: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm
BTW, you can learn your USDA zone by checking this site: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/usda-planting-zone-map.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 11, 2015Q.stop bugs from eating my collard greens
I would like to know how can I keep bugs from eating my collard greens. There are small tiny holes in them. Can you tell me something I can use naturally that I have in my home that I can use? Thanking you in advance.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 13, 2015A.I would recommend using neem oil in the garden for pests as well as any fungal issues that may pop up. It is natural and safe to use. Here is more information, including tips for making your own natural pest control: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
vcart on
August 20, 2015
6Q.leaves grey and mites on collards
The leaves on most of my veggies turn grey and on the collard greens there are clusters of grey tiny mites. Are they poisonous?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 22, 2015A.The insects are likely not poisonous, but you should wash and remove them prior to consuming.
Your plants may have Powdery Mildew, Spider Mites, or Mealybugs.
You can treat with Neem Oil, as it works as both an insecticide and fungicide. It is safe for people, pets and bees.
Here are some links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/greens/growing-collard-greens.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Lsm67mdlm on
August 27, 2016
Burgaw ncQ.Planting collards
Do you row them or is it better on flat ground?
Answered by
Alisma on
August 28, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Plant collards in rows for even spacing, because each plant needs a specific amount of space. Here's how to grow collard greens:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/greens/growing-collard-greens.htm
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Paulapooh on
September 24, 2016
NC zone 7 or 8 kind of on the lineQ.collard trees
Can you start a collard tree in Sept in zone 7? And is it the same thing as a walking stick tree?
- Answered by
Alisma on
September 25, 2016
Certified ExpertA.There are several plants known as walking stick tree, one of which is walking stick kale aka Jersey cabbage. The tree collard (Brassica oleracea acephala) is not the same as walking stick kale (Brassica oleracea longata), but they are both varieties of the same species that also includes cabbage, broccoli, ordinary kale, and ordinary collards.
I am not sure about tree collards, but regular collards can be started in fall as described in the following article, so the same is probably true of their taller cousins:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/greens/growing-collard-greens.htm
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efleming61 on
April 10, 2017
76040Q.collard green seeds
what do collard green seeds look like are they in the long bean that appears after blooming?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 11, 2017A.Yes, the seeds are contained in the pod.
This link has some great info for you.
http://www.darrolshillingburg.com/GardenSite/Collards.htmlhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/greens/growing-collard-greens.htm
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