Push edible plants for productivity

Posted by The Oregonian

July 16, 2009 05:27AM

There's a twist on the cut-and-come-again method that is usually used with greens. When carefully cut (not too low) greens can be harvested four or five times instead of once.

The twist -- pruning back a plant whose older edible parts look dry -- has advantages. First, you extend harvest. The pruning causes a flush of new edibles.

Second, this new growth not only is more tender, it also looks better on your plate and in your garden.

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