Use of tulle and drainage material in container

Hello, 1st question: Is it a good idea to use tulle to cover my greens (kale, swiss chard, basil) in containers to prevent pests, ie. whitefly, slugs, etc. from infesting the leaves. I was thinking of using clips around edge…

Dwarf curly kale problems

Hi, I planted dwarf curly kale in a container (on our deck). a) I wondered why the leaves are such a pale green and not a robust dark green b) the very edges of the curly leaves sometimes turn a…

In Search of Vegetable Seedlings

Hi! I am searching for a place that will potentially sell vegetable seedlings to me this late into the season. I am working on a project to grow some lettuce and kale on my friend’s condo balcony. i understand that…

Cross Breeding Members of Brassica (Cabbage) Family

Hello! I recently came across an article that said all members of the Cabbage family are able to breed with one another (ie cross breeding Broccoli with Cabbage). I was just wondering if you would be able to confirm this…