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huge kale plants

13 years ago

Hi, I'm in the Houston area and looking for advice. I planted several red winter kale plants back in November and have been using them in my green smoothies. They are now huge (2" diameter). I am concerned that they are crowding out other plants and attracting bugs. Should I keep them going or cut them down and start over when it's cooler? Thanks.

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cynthianovak
13 years ago
If you still like their flavor keep eating them. But I got rid of my kale because it was very bitter in the heat and I wanted to plant some basil there. I once had kale that I cut way back and it gave me another round in the fall, but I do not remember how I cut it back!
wantonamara Z8 CenTex
13 years ago
I cut my kale back to above the ground and if they come back, you have a head start and if they don't, Oh well, you need to get some more. I have some bug eaten dinosaur kale I am past due on cutting back. I planted them a winter before last. If they make it through to the fall, whoopeee., If they don't, Oh well. They have given me lots of dinners.
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