kale in four containers
The picture was taken very earlier in the morning.
kale in four containers
a view from the other end.
container 1
container 2
container 3
container 4
At this stage after a month since transplanting, the plants are concentrating on making the leaves grow bigger. The stems has increased rigidity and are able to withstand winds. Growth at this stage is not really about adding more leaves, but enlarging what already there. My attempts a year or two ago seemed to fare better for those grown on bed. This time they became food for the colony of green grasshoppers. Those in containers survive well to harvest.
a view from the other end.
At this stage after a month since transplanting, the plants are concentrating on making the leaves grow bigger. The stems has increased rigidity and are able to withstand winds. Growth at this stage is not really about adding more leaves, but enlarging what already there. My attempts a year or two ago seemed to fare better for those grown on bed. This time they became food for the colony of green grasshoppers. Those in containers survive well to harvest.
Watering still twice daily, fertilizing once a week.
Earlier posts on current kale
20.8.2010 kale strengthening its stem. 6 leaves
14.8.2010 kale is here 5 leaves
06.8.2010 a tale of kale 3 leaves
31.7.2010 Introducing Kale into the garden. 2 leaves
bangchik
on kale
They look healthy! Luckily grasshoppers never find the kale in pots! Soon Kakdah will have handful of kale to cook!
ReplyDeleteHow soon will these end up in the kuali? lol
ReplyDeleteVery nice & deliciously looking.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you call them in BM?
They certainly looks 'delicious' to me! You are going to harvest them soon?
ReplyDeleteYou are right! The caterpillars did not bother your kale. Maybe they are all in my garden.
ReplyDeleteYummy, they seem to be doing very well. Love the pots too by the way.
ReplyDeleteYour kale looks very healthy! We typically try to start ours by seed directly in the garden, but it did not grow this year. I may try your method. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteMalar
ReplyDelete.... the pots are 4 feet away from the lawn, probably a bit too far for grasshoppers to venture out. Yes, kakdah has cut off a few leaves for fried menu.
Jama
.... already ended up in kuali. just a few leaves.
James Missier
.... known as kailan in BM.
AaronVFT
.... Leafy veggie is always quick, all within a month or two.
kitchen flavours
.... yes, harvest already but not by cutting the stem off. Kakdah will just take a few leaves, allowing plants to continue growing.
One
.... haha, pests will search for greener pastures.
BelleAq
.... the pots are a little bit too artistic for vegetables, more suitable for ornamental plants. But it is alright.
Jeanne
.... For little garden and small family, pots offer versatility in vegetable growing.
Have a good day everyone
~bangchik
hi good day nice post you have . great . i hope you have a post about wind chime
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ReplyDeleteKitchen Garden
Tony Destroni. About wind chime, I will see what i can do..
ReplyDeleteThiruppathy Raja. Thanks for the visit..
have a nice day
~bangchik