Leaf Vegetables

Proper care and maintenance are crucial to growing robust collard greens. With over 30 years of gardening experience in California’s Central Valley and Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that consistent attention to soil, water, nutrients, and pest management makes the difference between struggling plants and abundant harvests. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through everything…

Watering is one of the most important factors in growing collard greens. Over the past 30 years of gardening in California’s Central Valley and Sonoma Valley, I’ve seen collards thrive when watered consistently and struggle when the soil was allowed to dry out. Proper watering ensures tender leaves, prevents bitterness, and helps collards resist pests…

Planting collard greens correctly sets the stage for months of tender, flavorful harvests. Over more than 30 years of gardening in California’s Central Valley and Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that planting is where success truly begins. From preparing the soil to setting seedlings at the right depth, careful attention at planting time ensures strong roots,…

Timing is everything when it comes to collard greens. In more than 30 years of growing collards in both California’s Central Valley and Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that planting at the right season makes the difference between tough, bitter leaves and tender, flavorful harvests. Collards are cool-season crops, and knowing when to start them is…

Collard greens thrive when planted in the right spot. Over the past 30 years, I’ve grown collards in both small raised beds and large garden plots, and the location always makes the biggest difference in yield and leaf quality. Choosing the right sun exposure, soil conditions, and spacing helps you avoid pests, prevent stunted growth,…