Something to Do With Leftover Turnip Greens
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Comments (28)I don't know how much of your garden is planted so far, but if you feel like you can't control the weeds in the whole area, I'd consider limiting the planted area to as little as a quarter of the space. By careful weed management in a smaller area you may actually increase your yields compared to gardening the whole space under heavy competition from whatever weed you've got-- johnsongrass is a good guess. Virginia tech has a weed identification site (google ipm weed virginia and the link should pop up). The drawback of trying to garden the whole area and failing to get the bad weed problem under control is that you'll be perpetuating and increasing your weed population for next year. I have a very productive garden that's approximately 25x25. The perennial weeds still kick my butt this time of year (my own pest is nutsedge right now... I won the war with bermudagrass), but with constant vigilance hand-weeding can usually be successful in a small space. If you can limit your garden to only a portion of the space, then you could repeatedly till the rest of the area (tilling once just increases the problem. If you till repeatedly at two week intervals eventually the roots run out of steam and weaken) or mow or graze animals on it. Whenever possible, remove the roots and stems or at the very least leave them on top of the soil to dry out instead of leaving them buried to regrow. Good luck! I wish you had turnips instead! Here is a link that might be useful: Johnsongrass eradication...See MoreWhen to harvest Turnip Greens?
Comments (4)They do not grow as large as collards at all. They are actually quite different. Collards put up a strong central stalk and the leaves grow off the stalk something like branches from a tree. Turnips, on the other hand grow straight out from the root making a cluster of leafy stalks in somewhat of a fountain shape. Your greens look very good. You can harvest them now for sure. You can just cut the leaves off and the plant will make more, or you can pull up the entire plant root and all. They will be good until your weather starts hitting into the high eighties with regularity. You'll want to get them all in and eaten or frozen before then....See MoreWhat would you do with the world's largest turnip?
Comments (11)It's white with purple shoulders, so probably a turnip. For some reason, my parents never grew them, so turnips are a new food for me. That what I love about the community supported agriculture: it sometimes forces me to try new things. We love turnip greens, so it's time to get acquainted with the rest of the plant. I needed a pot roast anyway, and now the turnip is forcing my hand....See MoreLeftovers vs. No Leftovers
Comments (50)If I'm making pancakes, I try for only what I'll eat, since I can't deal with reheated ones. Otherwise, most comfort foods are in the category of cook (hence clean up) once, eat twice or more. I'm very open to utilizing things in other ways but don't get hung up on "it has to be 'different'" philosophy. And I choke back vomit when I see someone try to make a meatloaf and mashed potatoes look like a cake. UGH! I grew up eating leftovers. I still aim for "premeditated" leftovers. It more economical, just as tasty most of the time and often it can taste better. If it's too much, a freezer can be your friend. And I am a strong supporter of saving energy, both appliance and mine. Since the health issues set in, standing at the stove for hours is no longer a regular option....See More- 6 years ago
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