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- Q.Tree Collard Yield - I have a supplier asking me to grow tree collards. He says that he can handle 100 lbs a week ...
- Q.COLLARD Greens Leaves Turn Black Underneath - How to treat or prevent this. I ended up throwing so many leaves out. ruined so I decided to replant ...
- Q.How To Add Calcium/nutrients For Established Tree Collards - I read the article on growing tree collards and learned a few things! I've been growing them for several years ...
- Q.Can I Use A Mixture Of Dawn Dish Detergent On My Collards And Turnips To Rid Of Insects? - The insects are Butterflies, mites, worms and ants.
- Q.My Collard Seeds Popped Up Within Days. Why Ate They Not Progressing To The True Leaves Stage? - Seeds started 9.16.22. They sit in seed starter mix and are kept moist with lots of sun. Still, no progress.
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Anonymous on
April 26, 2020Q.Tree collard yield
I have a supplier asking me to grow tree collards. He says that he can handle 100 lbs a week for his business. They have a vegetable powder business. I have plenty of land here in WV. I'd like to put up high tunnels so the plants can be year round as it gets below 20 degrees Fahrenheit here in the winter. My biggest question is "how many pounds of leaves will one plant yield and how often can I harvest it?" If you can help me answer that question, then I've got the rest figured out. Thanks so much for your time!
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These articles may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/greens/growing-collard-greens.htm
https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/ir/00/00/18/69/00001/fe20600.pdf
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 16, 2021Q.COLLARD Greens Leaves Turn Black Underneath
How to treat or prevent this. I ended up throwing so many leaves out. ruined so I decided to replant new ones.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It may be black spot fungus or sooty mold from aphids. Here are tips for best culture of collard greens and when to plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/black-spot-fungus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/greens/growing-collard-greens.htm
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July 25, 2021Q.How To Add Calcium/nutrients For Established Tree Collards
I read the article on growing tree collards and learned a few things! I've been growing them for several years in Santa Rosa and love them. What is the best way to fortify the soil for established tree collards (3+ years old)? I have MaxSea (16-16-16) that I use for my heavy feeders such as squash, artichokes and tomatoes and the tree collard seems to like it as well. Is this a good way to replenish the soil calcium level?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 17, 2021
Certified ExpertA.There are several ways to do this! Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-gypsum-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/calcium-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-and-calcium.htm
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jerryhale932 on
November 1, 2021
35470Q.Can I Use A Mixture Of Dawn Dish Detergent On My Collards And Turnips To Rid Of Insects?
The insects are Butterflies, mites, worms and ants.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can. There are many ways to control insects in the garden! This collection of articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
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Parkerlovesgardening on
October 2, 2022
70805-7155Q.My Collard Seeds Popped Up Within Days. Why Ate They Not Progressing To The True Leaves Stage?
Seeds started 9.16.22. They sit in seed starter mix and are kept moist with lots of sun. Still, no progress.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 3, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It is because they are in seed starter mix, which contains almost no nutrients. You will need to stage them up to an actual soil. At this point, they are stuck, having used all of the nutrients within their seed coats.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/greens/growing-collard-greens.htm
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