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I have just planted out some red scarlet Kale and chinese cabbages. Should I cover this with fleece to protect? Can anyone help?
Dianne
Dianne
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they are hardy, ie frost-proofAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb. -
Yikes, I meant to sow some to give the hens over winter! off to find kale seeds to see if I am too late
Happy Gardening,
Shirley
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Shirl, chard or leafbeet is also excellent for hens (rabbits and guineas too).All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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I think I have rainbow chard seed somewhere, not heard of leaf beet though could you enlighten me please?Happy Gardening,
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Leaf beet is just another type of chard. Its leaves are smaller, more slender, and it's all green (ribs and leaf)All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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Ta for that, will go have a rake through the seed packets and see what I haveHappy Gardening,
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The flavour of most kales improve with a touch of frost. It's also the catalyst for turning the likes of Red Russian kale red!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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