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Comment by Bea Kunz on January 30, 2010 at 10:07pm

Turnip greens, collards, kale and mustard are all showing green through the snow. I am expecting them to bounce back tasty and bountiful.

We are an hour south of Nashville, cold, snow and ice and just plain "wintery."

Although I love it, I'm looking forward to the spring.

Have a peaceful Sunday everyone~

Bea kunz

Comment by Joel LeGrand on January 30, 2010 at 6:28pm

Goodevening KG TN.,
How are you doing in the ice & snow? Hope you are warm & full ,having fun.
Hope your winter gardens are doing ok in the ice.

Comment by Marian Worley on January 15, 2010 at 9:14am

Ok, thanks for the heads up on covering the greens. I have some brussle sprouts that were just making and some kale also. I will leave them alone and see what happens.
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Comment by Tamra on January 14, 2010 at 7:15pm

Willis is in Georgia. I just received and planted several fruit trees from them today. This was my first time to order from them. The plants were healthy, packaged well, and shipped fedEx, so I got them in 2 days. And the dept of ag certification in the box verified that the plants were grown in GA. They had a nice selection and fruit and nut trees. I highly recommend them.

Comment by Joel LeGrand on January 14, 2010 at 6:55pm

HI everyone,
I did not cover my greens either, hope they grow now that we will be back in the high 20F at night.
I am ordering from Baker Creek for the frist time this spring.
I like Totally Tomatoes &Henry Fields, for asian veggies "Kitazawa seed Co.
Matthew, Igot a good tree from Starks, but my uncle got his from Willis orchards, but I do not think they are in TN.

Comment by Ann Lamb on January 14, 2010 at 10:39am

P.S. The image didn't copy--it looks like a sprouting broccoli with ivory-colored cauliflower-like buds.

Comment by Ann Lamb on January 14, 2010 at 10:37am

Seed search! Although it is in the UK catalog, Thompson & Morgan US (tmseeds.com) says this about perennial broccoli, not sold in US: "Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with a another source. However, you could try your local nursery or County Extension Office.
If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Justin
Customer Service"

I've emailed UT extension. Anyone else know this broccoli? See below

Broccoli : Nine Star Perennial
* 1 packet (100 seeds)
* Price: £2.19
Crops in : April/May
Description: Hardy, over-wintering Broccoli Nine Star Perennial. Provided all of the variable sized creamy heads are cut each spring then you will enjoy this tasty crop for 2-3 years. Very vigorous so allow at least 90cm (36in) spacing between plants.
Nutritional Information: Calabrese and Broccoli contain many healthy antioxidants. They are high in Vitamin A and C and are a good source of iron.
Kitchen Notes: For the best flavour, steam broccoli within hours of harvesting.

Comment by Bea Kunz on January 14, 2010 at 10:06am

I love the Baker Creek company, we are planning a trip there next year.

I think it's a given that this group opts for heirloom or at least organic seed.

If not, be aware that many seeds are now sterile and will not produce more than once.

Blessings for your day.

Bea Kunz

Comment by Tamra on January 14, 2010 at 8:08am

I did not cover my collards either, but wish I had, that would have kept the chickens from eating them. But to answer your question, they should continue to send up new leaves. Mine have a few sprouts already. Growth will be slow because the days are so short, but once Feb. gets here, and the sun is a little higher, things should pick up.

My kale leaves are all limp (did not cover those either) and damaged from the cold, but I am waiting for new tender growth on them also.

Comment by Marian Worley on January 14, 2010 at 7:44am

Hello all! I am glad to see you all. How are your preserved stores holding out?
I put collards in this fall, and picked heavily befroe the freeze. They are exposed, and got frozn, will they come back or is it time for the composte?

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