Yesterday the puggle princess and I planted kale in the stock tanks and in one of the planters on the back patio. Just a few days ago the containers had tomatoes growing in them. I don’t know what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but things are really starting to cool down around here {although the next two days are supposed to be in the mid 70’s, the weather will be dropping to the lower 60’s after that}.
Now is the PERFECT time to get fall crops like kale, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage planted.
Even though I’m not a huge fan of kale, I do enjoy the leafy greens in stir frys and quiches. The Girl loves to add kale in her smoothies.
This time around we planted Red Winter and Siberian Kale.
With a little luck, we should be harvesting kale leaves all winter long.
How about you? Have you planted your fall greens yet?
~Mavis
Rebecca says
Hi Mavis,
Yesterday I planted kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and garlic. This is my first year planting a fall garden. My husband was reluctant to take out the tomatoes to make room for the fall vegetables, but I was afraid to wait much longer (we are on the East coast). Any tips on how to ripen green tomatoes, or any recipes for green tomatoes?
Linda says
My husband and I live on the east coast also, and we used to ripen pulled tomatoes by hanging the plants in a shed or garage. They ripened beautifully.
Rebecca says
Thanks, Linda! I found an article online that recommended this also. The article suggested using a cardboard box lid, lining it with newspaper or paper towels, and then putting washed and dried green tomatoes in the “tray” spacing about two inches apart. Hope it works as I have two trays to ripen!
Stacie says
Did you start these Kale seeds indoor yourself or did you buy these seedlings from a nursery. I’m on the fence if I should start my kale indoors now (I’m in South Texas, so pretty much still summer temps here) or if I should just direct sow them and let them start outside.
Mavis Butterfield says
I bought them at the local feed store. 🙂