Propogating Tree Kale aka Tree Collards and Growth Habits of other Kales and Collards

[OmlineAshram]

Hi John you mentioned in the video a growing hormone that you use to put your clipping before planting it can you say where to get it and what is the name of the product you use. I have 5 tree collard from the centrose nursery and at this point i can make many more trees from them.

Thanks!

[theloc501]

how long does it take for tree collard cuttings to grow roots?

[mrbince]

hey john i got some tree collard cuttings and i bought "dyna-gro k-l-n rooting concentrate" after reading the directions it says not to use on plants intended for food. im going to return it to the hydroponics store do you recommend another rooting hormone that is intended for plants for food?

[Illchangeitlater]

John, if the dino kale stops flowering, will it continue to grow tiny leaves or will it get back to normal? Or would you suggest not to bother finding out cuz it takes too long?

[growingyourgreens]

I have experienced they grow smaller leaves than when they are younger after flowering. If you have space, let them grow, and grow new plants in a different area. If space is tight, and you want to maximize production, pull them out and plant new.

[brattybella15]

Hi John,

I just bought 3 tree collards from Centrose Nursery. My area has 4 seasons, with winter bearing heavy snow. Can I bring the tree collards indoors during the winter? Will this effect their growth? How can I keep them short during the growing season so transporting them indoors in the winter is doable? Do I need to stake them in their own pots? Thanks, Bella

[growingyourgreens]

I would plant the tree collards in LARGE geoplanter or geopot with handles, leave them outside, and bring them in for the winter. When inside, make sure they are near a sunny window, stay moist, and put additional hydroponic lighting on them. They can be kept short by topping them back. Do this at least a month or so before you move them in so they are not "stressed" right before they are moved inside. They will grow much slower in the winter. I havent tried that since I do not have the need.

[brattybella15]

@growingyourgreens

Thanks John. I planted them in 15 gal nursery pots, and plan to leave them in my greenhouse all winter. It'll keep the snow off them, but I don't heat my greenhouse in winter, will they survive single digit weather? Also, how do I top them? Prune the whole leaf or prune half the leaf, leaving the stem? Thanks again, love your videos!

[growingyourgreens]

I do not know if they will survive the single digits. I would "top" them, not prune them. Meaning cutting the growing tip off, which will encourage the plant to grow wide vs tall if you want to keep them shorter.

[Achaeosic]

@growingyourgreens @growingyourgreens I was disappointed to read somewhere that they may only be hardy to Zone 8 (I'm N Zone 6). I'm on the lookout for Perennial Veggie options. I happened on your vid in my searches for a perrenial Cabbage called Asturian Tree Cabbage (Which still appears to be my top choice). I don't want to worry about crossbreeding in the Cabbage family so my quest is for the 1 member of the species I'll keep forever, tomatoes too. The Squash family is more problematic.

[eriku571]

Thank you John for making this video, gives me a lot to go off of for my term paper. Your videos inspire me to learn more about gardening.

[climbthemtns]

WSK is the name folks in the UK use; Kale is to the UK what Collards are to those in the US. Kale is Brassica napa. Regular Collards are Brassica oleifera var acephala. Although they R considered different species, there R no genetic barriers to crossing them. The CA strain I have is more tender and palatable than other Tree Collard strains, which R reputedly tough and cabbagy. I've been growing them in hot Summer climate for 10 years & they've adapted well to the heat. R yours tough?

[climbthemtns]

I've been growing these "TREE COLLARDS" in San Francisco Bay Area for the last 20 years off and on. I (and Bountiful Gardens) have collected the rare seeds that are produced only on older trees and THESE SEEDS DO NOT GROW INTO TREE COLLARDS!!! I sell the cuttings (sometimes already rooted) as well as Bountiful Gardens. If you are desperate for them and have something interesting to trade, contact me at wellspringorganics@gmail.com I can also send you the definite four page info sheet.

[climbthemtns]

@climbthemtns

I'm no longer offering tree collard cuttings. Bountiful Gardens will have them available June 2012.

[gargoyl0]

I'm so happy i know where to buy this plant now. I will also grow collard trees, and chaya. You have to cook chaya. We are also putting a garden in our front yard this fall. Thank you John, you are doing wonderful things.

[keboihi]

Thanks for the informative video. Where can I get tree kale plants?

[growingyourgreens]

try bountifulgardens. o r g

[nfoster680]

I bought 2 of these today - Thank you. I also purchased a small Okinawa spinach.

I am excited about establishing my year round garden!

[growingyourgreens]

I was wondering, Where did you get them?

[nfoster680]

@growingyourgreens I bought them at Centrose Nursery at 525 E Rosecrans Ave in Gardena Ca 310-324-2004. They had all sizes. I purchase ones that were about 24 inches high. I wish I recalled how much they were but all i can recall was that they were inexpensive

[nfoster680]

@growingyourgreens Also want to say that I made chips by adding a little olive oil, soy sauce, and red peppers in my dehydrator. They were very good. a little more "green" flavored when compared to kale chips but I like that.

[MrGreenbudha]

wow ! i want seeds for that plant. where can i find the seeds from a canadian company?

[growingyourgreens]

If you find seeds for "this plant" it might not be the same plant. This plant is primarily propogated by cuttings, as my 5 yr old plants have never gone to seed.

[bacien24]

I'm living in victoria, BC. I believe that we should be able to grow Tree Collards as we are considered zone 8b. The problem is finding Tree Collards in Canada. I can't seem to find anything. Do you know of places to get them. Perhaps an underground railroad for collards?

[runetamers7]

you have so much kale. are the kale's stem edible?

[growingyourgreens]

Yes, the kale stems are edible. They are my favorite. If they get too thick, they are really fiberous, but still edible.

[YourGardenShow]

What an incredible variety of kale! The tree kale is really spectacular; how many years have they been coming back for you?

[growingyourgreens]

The kale in this video is about 1 year old now. I have plants in the backyard that are about 5 years old. They have been growing continually. They do not "come back" every year!

[rskurow]

Thanks John, useful information.

[Necrowitch]

great vid! I really feel more confident about growing kales now! =^-^=

[phantomcreamer]

You have got a lot of tree kale/collards.

[diva123abc]

There are many varieties of tree collards and kale. Years ago I had 7 distinctly different looking plants one of which went to seed and still kept growing. I considered it very unusual then. Now I only have one non-seeding type. It survived by falling over and snaking along the ground in a shady spot in LA for 5 years of neglect. I adore tree collards.

[growingyourgreens]

Im always looking to expand my varieties of tree kale, and am on the search for different varieties.