Arugula is a leafy green annual that grows to be between 1 and 3 feet whose tasty leaves are rich in potassium and vitamin C. Arugula grows fast, especially in direct sun. How to harvest: Pick only the outer leaves, so the plant remains intact and usable for weeks to come. … [Read more...]
Winter Harvesting
WINTER HARVESTING ARUGULA, CILANTRO, COLLARDS, EARLY MIZUNA, KALE, LEAF LETTUCE, MUSTARD GREENS, PARSLEY, and SWISS CHARD - Cut outer leaves at the base when they are big enough to eat. Always leave at least 1/3 of plant leaves to allow plants to continue growing. BUTTER … [Read more...]
November Planting
Dear Backyard Gardener, November is here and you'll want to spend this month tending to your winter vegetables- salad greens and root vegetables. Due to Louisiana's mild cool season, you can still germinate seeds and put new seedlings in the ground. This is great since you … [Read more...]
October Planting
Dear Backyard Gardener, October is here and you'll want to spend this month planting your winter vegetables as well as resowing your favorite fall roots and greens. Jim Mizell will be at the Crescent City Farmer's Market in Uptown Square most Tuesdays from 9am-1pm with … [Read more...]
September Planting
Backyard Gardener, It's time to really get our Fall beds going, so here is a word on transitioning out of our Summer beds! We visited with Jim Mizell at the Crescent City Farmer's Market in Uptown Square, where he will be most Tuesdays from 9am-1pm with seedlings of many of … [Read more...]
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