Planting and Staking Purple Tree Collard Plants

Learn how to plant tree collards, as well as some gardening tips for managing them once they begin to grow. If you would like to learn more information or to purchase tree collard plants, cuttings, and seeds, please visit www.projecttre.... Tree collards are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in a home garden. For very little input they can provide an abundance of greens all year round. A fast growing relative of collards and kale, they can reach over eight feet in height in a few years.

[@sunshine_prophylaxis8540]

Oh my gosh, I love your gardening belt!

[@projecttreecollard]

just an old men's leather belt with the tool holsters threaded on

[@MaLiArtworks186]

You have beautiful collards.

[@projecttreecollard]

thanks!

[@foodforestgoddess]

Just ordered tree collard cuttings from you! Very excited, Project Tree Collard was SO needed! Been dying to get these for years.

[@projecttreecollard]

Glad you found us!

[@vickyma4299]

I agree! :)

[@maureenposhweddingflowers5429]

I agree! I was thrilled to get my cuttings & they are growing very well!

[@pugsrock3171]

Ohh by the way-- thank you for the informative and empowering videos!

[@regrob16]

I would love to see you all go over different ways to prepare harvested collards

[@projecttreecollard]

We are hoping to do a video about this- possibly in collaboration with a chef who has their own youtube channel. Let us know if you know anyone from the south that now lives in the bay area and knows how to cook traditional collard greens. There are many ways to cook them- the easiest we know of is to rip out the stems, chop up the greens, saute them in a frying pan with some oil or butter, then throw in a splash of water to get some steam going which will cook them quickly. Stay tuned... hopefully this fall we will put out a video about cooking them.

[@barb8452]

I just found out about you... I really need to get some tree collards from you

[@user-px7nh7vs4b]

I received my cuttings a couple days ago and I am hoping they do well here in Zone 8b. I've not been successful with three other trials but this time I'm starting while it is still winter. I hope they cuttings will have rooted and started growing vigorously before the summer heat and humidity.

[@projecttreecollard]

Hi, this is a GREAT time to root them while it is cool. That's what folks from FL and TX are saying

[@wandasinger7713]

Thank you for your video. Can you grow tree collards in pots?

[@projecttreecollard]

sent pm before

[@melissastark7597]

I just purchased today three collard starts from you. I live up in Oregon and I was wondering if it would be better to plant in a three gallon container so I can move it into the green house over winter. I live in zone 8b. Thank you for these videos!

[@projecttreecollard]

Most winters they survive outdoors in 8 b. You could do ONE plant in a movable pot (3 gallons is not big enough LONG term) as insurance. People also take cuttings of the plants in the fall and overwinter them in the fridge in a moist paper towel and plastic bag. This is just in case! It's those really big cold storms that you don't get every year that you are trying to protect against.

[@ShelitaRN]

First of all I wanted to say thank you! The tree collards I purchased from you are doing great! I wanted to know the criteria for being able to cut them from the main stem at the top. Do I need to leave some leaves on them? Will they grow taller or no? Thank you!

[@projecttreecollard]

I have a newer video on pruning tree collards that talks about that. You don't have to leave leaves on the top if it is a warm-ish climate and time of year.

[@jimwilleford6140]

Excellent pruning job on the tree collard. Are the leaves edible?

[@sequoiahbriseno8554]

of course:)

[@darleneholloman5522]

I so need to purchase a couple of different varieties!! Please let me know how to do so! Thanks

[@projecttreecollard]

www.projecttreecollard.org

[@edithcheadle6146]

White flies, how do I get rid of them? Treat them? Thanks

[@DaisyDebs]

Hello , do they get attacked by pigeons ? How do you protect them ? Love your video !

[@lovelysamuel2961]

I purchased seeds from you and they've germinated and have a couple true leaves. My question is when is the best time to get them in soil

[@projecttreecollard]

This depends on your climate and timing. You don't want them to get below 32 degrees when they are so young.

[@chezsuzie]

How far apart from each other should you plant tree collards?

[@projecttreecollard]

18" to 3 feet depending on what you want to do (create a hedge or feed the neighborhood means closer plantings)

[@miketalley1666]

is the tree collard planted in full sun and does it do well in the heat

[@sequoiahbriseno8554]

It totally depends on your climate. My Florida customers say that the leaves wilt in the hottest times of year. In super hot areas, I generally recommend some shade from the harsh sun.

[@miketalley1666]

@@sequoiahbriseno8554 thanks for the info

[@pugsrock3171]

Hi! I just bought 6 cuttings from amazon. Sorry!- If I had found your site earlier-- I would have bought from you!. I'll know better next time. Anyway,,, can you tell me what plants grow well with tree collards? I also would like to know more about which leaves i can cut off to eat.If I do cut off leaves-- will they grow back?

[@projecttreecollard]

Sorry we missed your comment- just saw this. We recommend cutting off the larger leaves slightly lower from the top cluster. How are your collards doing for you? Borage, calendula, and many other plants grow well with tree collards.

[@leojleoj]

I just bought three plants a few days ago from you on Amazon. Could you advice on the best fertilizer ratio for use with purple tree collards?

[@castleofcostamesa8291]

Thanks!

[@projecttreecollard]

You're welcome!

[@donihill9709]

At what size can you start eating from them. I purchased 3, and 2 of them are about 2 feet.

[@vickyma4299]

Doni Hill okay..

[@virginiahodges8557]

How do I order 4 tree collars

[@projecttreecollard]

www.projecttreecollard.org

[@donihill9709]

Are you still selling these?

[@projecttreecollard]

Yes, sorry for the late replay- just saw this. We sell them on our website: projecttreecollard.org.