QUESTION: How often should I water a vegetable garden? I’m planting one this year and need to know. — Alfred D. ANSWER: Because your water will get some of its sustenance from rainfall, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to your question. However, between rainfall and … [Read more...]
Can you grow kale from kale?
Question: Can you grow kale from kale? Is there a way to take kale cuttings for extra plants? -Timothy W. Answer: You can grow kale from an existing kale plant by taking a cutting of a vigorous side stem that has multiple leaves. (Always use clean, sterilized shears to take … [Read more...]
Why is my kale flowering?
Question: Why is my kale flowering? Should I still harvest the leaves? -Pam W. Answer: Kale sprouts flowers, or bolts, typically in its second year, just after winter is over and warm weather starts to return. How fast your kale bolts depends on how quickly the weather warms, … [Read more...]
What can you not plant near kale?
Question: What can you not plant near kale? I'm not sure how to design my vegetable garden and I know I want to plant kale and tomatoes. -Kenny T. Answer: Although kale has lots of beneficial companion plants, there are some things that just shouldn’t be planted near your … [Read more...]
How do I freeze kale?
Question: How do I freeze kale? Do I need to blanch it first? -Pamela T. Answer: Freezing your kale allows you to store it for much longer than refrigerating. Blanched kale can be frozen for eight to 12 months. Without blanching, kale can be stored for just four to six weeks, … [Read more...]
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