Comments on: Cool Greens that Stand up to Summer Heat

By: Winky

Winky — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:57:35 +0000

My greens did real well this year. Its really the only thing I will able to eat out of my garden other than herbs and okra.

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:04:16 +0000

Thanks GM, unfortunately there isn’t much that can be done to compensate for the lack of sunlight. My garden gets more shade than I would like but but there is still enough sunlight for me to grow productive plants. I think that greens are actually one of the more shade tolerant vegetables that you can plant so if they don’t produce for you it may be time to switch to growing edible mushrooms in your backyard!

By: Garden Mad

Garden Mad — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:51:01 +0000

This is a great blog – I am fascinated by the variety of greens that you are growing, well done!!
My problem is lack of light for growing veg; the only space I have is too shady and although the seeds sprout they don’t amount to anything.

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:12 +0000

Hi David, I use Bt to combat caterpillars if necessary but generally don’t have too many problems with insects infesting my leafy greens. I try to keep them healthy, strong, and growing rapidly and that probably helps too. This season even the regulars have been noticeably absent from the garden with the exception of the Japanese Beetles which have been worse than usual but I just hand pick them and that has been adequate.

By: David LaFerney

David LaFerney — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:05:46 +0000

Great article. You have several that I’ve never even heard of but I would sure like to try. I’m still seeking the grail of home grown tomatoes and fresh greens at the same time.

One question though, how do you keep the bugs from munching all those fresh greens? As an organic gardener I have found that to be quite a challenge in the summer time.