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[Nomadicus]

I like red chard.

I need to plant some red chard. Usually the more color the more nutritious the plant.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hi

Hey

 

[Nomadicus]

I've had my needed night time meds and it is time to say

Goodnight Old Folks.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Hey

What’s up!?

 

[sourland]

Good morning, OF. So far 'Debby' is behaving here.

 

[Nomadicus]

Good Morning Old Folks.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Larry. How did 'Debby' treat you?

 

[Sequel]

If your collards are bitter, not always, but usually it indicates they're not being picked while young enough. Same thing with mustard greens. When most do what is called "thinning" the plants, that's when they're ready.

For the record, there is a difference between "Family" greens, and "Company greens. Family greens, and peas are the ones picked while young, and tender. Company greens are the ones served to company, and they're picked when a bit further along.

The opposite is true for tomatoes. Only the ripest, sweetest tomatoes are served on the table, or in salads. The rest are used for sauces, and canning.

Next time I see collards at the store I’ll take a pic for you! I swear sometimes they are like cardboard!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good morning Old Folks I do have seen for red kale.
Only planted the green for now have 3 of those.
I agree best for kale or mustard get them young don't let the lettuce bolt either.

 

[ShrekDawg]

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