What Do You Do When Your Tree Collards Bloom?

Sequoiah @projecttreecollard shares some of the options for what to do when your tree collards bloom. Knowing when to cut off tree collard flower stalks and why is an important part of taking care of your tree collard plants. It also talks about how you can leave the flower stalks on to mature and be saved for collecting seed. Tree collards (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) are members of the brassica family. They are also known as Tree Kale or Tree Cabbage. Their relatives include traditional collards, kale, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, and cauliflower. However, unlike most of its relatives, tree collards are perennial. This means that, like a fruit tree or rose bush, they will continue to grow and produce year after year and without the need for planting new seeds or seedlings every year like traditional collards and kale. Tree collards are hardy to about 20° F (-7° c) and in mild climates have been known to live for up to twenty years! They are closely related to other perennial collard varieties grown in Mediterranean, Africa, the Americas, and other countries. Tree Collards are very nutritious. They are high in Vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and beta-Carotene and are also a great source of fiber. You can find Project Tree Collard at: www.projecttreecollard.org Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/projecttree... Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectTreeC...