Growing and cooking with greens at home
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Growing and cooking greens at home North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Sara Freeman and Bart Renner March 18, 2013
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Growing and cooking greens at home
North Carolina Cooperative Extension ServiceSara Freeman and Bart Renner
March 18, 2013
Low in Fat, carbohydrates High in protein, dietary fiber, iron, calcium. High in vitamins K, C, E and many B High in phyto-nutrients: carotenoids, lutein,
folate, and magnesium. Many cancer fighting properties
Very nutritious!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leafy_greenshttp://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbsuperfoods/a/greensnutrition.htm
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Can be sown closer and in more shallow soil (4-6”).
Should be cut between 3-6” when tender Can use a mix of many greens.
Salad greens too!
http://prepfortoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/salad-green-container.jpghttp://www.rosalindcreasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/0604063_051_-copy.jpg
Click here for a quick guide Get a soil test! Plant the right varieties (see quick guide) Harden off transplants Fertilize small amounts frequently. Keep weeds down Plan for pests and pathogens
Planting tips
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Pests: Cabbage worm
Images:1. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHqOKFxDpH8Y-2Iys0hnksmshn6KLKP3N7XmSgldXWlIGalK-CIw2. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_OyMHleZwMQY4g2l2CFT-uuVd1NoVfWUN_Y1UbEF_c2mkGyr5Lw3. http://milkingweeds.blogspot.com/2008/06/cabbage-worms.html
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Pests: Cabbage maggot
Images:http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/cabbagemaggot.htmlhttp://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/cabbage-maggot
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Pests: Aphids
Image:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphidhttp://schools-wikipedia.org/wp/a/Aphid.htmhttp://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2005/jun/072801.htm
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Pests: Flea beetles
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05592.html
Questions?
Swiss chard
Common garden greens
