planting & growing mustard greens - this week at SCG - Southern California Gardening

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🌬️ The recent high winds in Southern California have caused damage to plants, such as a Thai basil bush losing branches.

🌱 Thai basil plants can grow into mini trees, providing a beautiful and fragrant addition to the garden.

💧 The rain that accompanies the high winds is beneficial for the garden, especially during a drought.

🌿 Despite losing some branches, there are still good-sized branches remaining on the Thai basil plant.

🌱 Thai basil seeds were lost in the winds, but new plants were started from last year's seeds under a grow lamp.

🌨️ The recent rains have resulted in snow-covered hills, indicating a wet winter and progress towards ending the drought.

🔪 Before planting mustard greens, it's necessary to address grub problems by starting the greens under a grow lamp.

🥬 Mustard greens are packed with energy-boosting, heart-healthy, and disease-fighting nutrients, making them a delicious and nutrient-dense addition to salads or cooked dishes.

☀️ Mustard greens prefer full sun and moist conditions, growing into large, peppery-flavored leaves. They can be planted 12 inches apart.

🌱 The mustard greens have already started sprouting due to the favorable weather in Southern California.

Timestamped Summary

00:09 The speaker mentions that Southern California has been experiencing high winds and lots of rain.

00:21 The speaker's Thai basil bush has taken a beating from the high winds, but it is still standing with a few branches remaining.

00:56 The speaker is amazed by how big the Thai basil plant has grown and mentions how great it smells outside.

02:00 The speaker talks about planting giant red mustard greens in their permanent location.

02:31 The speaker explains that garlic cloves popping up is a normal part of the root system developing and covers them with organic soil.

03:38 The speaker plants the mustard greens, spacing them about 12 inches apart, and mentions that they are easy to grow and have a delicious flavor.

06:23 The video ends with the speaker encouraging viewers to subscribe for more videos on growing food in Southern California.

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Q&A

What happened to the Thai basil plant during the high winds?

It lost two decent-sized branches.

How old is the Thai basil plant?

It is over two years old.

What can you use to deter pests from the mustard greens?

Clothes can be used as a pest deterrent.

How do you prevent grubs from attacking seed starts?

Start the seedlings under a grow lamp.

What nutrients are found in mustard greens?

Mustard greens are packed with calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and vitamin K.