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Growing and cooking greens at home North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Sara Freeman and Bart Renner March 18, 2013

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Page 1: Growing and cooking with greens at home

Growing and cooking greens at home

North Carolina Cooperative Extension ServiceSara Freeman and Bart Renner

March 18, 2013

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Low in Fat, carbohydrates High in protein, dietary fiber, iron, calcium. High in vitamins K, C, E and many B High in phyto-nutrients: carotenoids, lutein,

folate, and magnesium. Many cancer fighting properties

Very nutritious!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leafy_greenshttp://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbsuperfoods/a/greensnutrition.htm

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Can be sown closer and in more shallow soil (4-6”).

Should be cut between 3-6” when tender Can use a mix of many greens.

Salad greens too!

http://prepfortoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/salad-green-container.jpghttp://www.rosalindcreasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/0604063_051_-copy.jpg

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Click here for a quick guide Get a soil test! Plant the right varieties (see quick guide) Harden off transplants Fertilize small amounts frequently. Keep weeds down Plan for pests and pathogens

Planting tips

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Click here for more info

Pests: Cabbage worm

Images:1. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHqOKFxDpH8Y-2Iys0hnksmshn6KLKP3N7XmSgldXWlIGalK-CIw2. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_OyMHleZwMQY4g2l2CFT-uuVd1NoVfWUN_Y1UbEF_c2mkGyr5Lw3. http://milkingweeds.blogspot.com/2008/06/cabbage-worms.html

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Click here for More info

Pests: Cabbage maggot

Images:http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/cabbagemaggot.htmlhttp://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/cabbage-maggot

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More info

Pests: Aphids

Image:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphidhttp://schools-wikipedia.org/wp/a/Aphid.htmhttp://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2005/jun/072801.htm

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More info

Pests: Flea beetles

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05592.html

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Questions?

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Swiss chard

Common garden greens

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CollardsCommon garden greens