Click on embedded links for more information In this photo, the collard seedlings are developing true leaves above the embryonic leaves (cotyledons). The development of the true leaves initiates the photosynthesizing process. Writer: Tom Myrick If you would like to be a part of Urban Gardening’s mission of encouraging and sharing information about vegetable gardening…

Click on embedded links for more information Collards are dicotyledons (dicots) because they produce two cotyledons or embryonic leaves. This photo shows the young embryonic leaves that appear above the soil from the seed embryo. Eventually, true leaves develop above the two embryonic leaves. Writer: Tom Myrick If you would like to be a part…

Click on embedded links for more information With the seeds placed in the seed incubator only four days ago, these tiny collards seedlings are already reaching-out to the light. Ideally, collards are grown in the late fall and early winter; these will be grown in the greenhouse in containers to produce the early spring harvest.…

Click on embedded links for more information This week we started the first flat of collards indoors for the 2021 Veggie-Bed growing season. The seeds should take 8 to 12 days to germinate in the seed incubator. After the seeds germinate and turn into seedlings, they will remain in the incubator to grow under artificial…

Click on embedded links for more information Winter preparation is almost done here at the Veggie-Bed. After cleaning up the beds and working manure and compost into the soil, we covered the beds with black plastic. By covering the beds with black plastic, the soil is protected from the winter rains washing away the nutrients…

Click on embedded links for more information Lucy Lou turns six years old today. She brings much excitement and activity here at the Veggie-Bed. Her duties consist of chasing rabbits, squirrels, and occasional raccoons away. Lucy Lou is truly a valued and loved member of the Veggie-Bed. Writer: Tom Myrick If you would like to…

Click on embedded links for more information   With the 2021 growing season approaching, the garden plan for the Veggie-Bed is prepared. All the vegetable plots are rotated according to our crop rotation practice. The crops selected produced a high yield in the previous growing seasons. Writer: Tom Myrick If you would like to be…