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To: Red_Devil 232

Since 3-6” of snow is predicted for my little part of Connecticut tomorrow I have a question for the experts.

Can I leave collard greens, tuscany kale, and Brussels sprouts out in the garden to harvest later this Fall, or should I pick it all prior to the snowfall??

I’ve heard that frost enhances kale, but I don’t know about snow.


14 posted on 10/28/2011 6:03:18 AM PDT by KosmicKitty (WARNING: Hormonally crazed woman ahead!!)
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To: KosmicKitty

Light snow/frost actually improves the flavor of Brussels sprouts...I have picked them after snowfalls in the past, and they were delicious! A hard freeze would be a bigger threat. I am not sure about your other items...


41 posted on 10/28/2011 8:42:36 AM PDT by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: KosmicKitty

They all should survive under the snow very well, it acts as insulation and protects the plants while improving the flavor. Most brassicas can handle down to 27 degrees or so without getting burnt too bad.


85 posted on 10/28/2011 8:01:56 PM PDT by Free Vulcan (Vote Republican! You can vote Democrat when you're dead.)
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