Collard greens are good to grow all year round in Harris County, Texas. I recommend planting seeds every week. This one planted probably, hum, about 4-6 weeks ago, so let’s say October 1, 2021. The green hexagon plastic that is in the pot is to discourage squirrels from digging. I find in my garden that the squirrels are often the first ones to enjoy cleared, fluffy soil. The same soil that is perfect for seedlings and germination. The squirrels don’t mean to do harm to my baby plants, but with their constant digging my baby plants are often innocent victims. If you have the same problem, pick up one of these – or a three pack – in the OGS shop.
Also, the plant labels are available. Maybe, like me, you can’t always remember all babies, these little signs help me. I asked Mr. OGS to make all the little signs. I want to keep track as they grow. I know what a collard looks like, so I just need to remember which collard I was talking about. I know you will all wonder about what happened to little Collard Green Yellow 7 – and now, with this wonderful sign, we can remember to check!
Happy gardening. ~ Fire Ant Lisa