How To Properly Harvest Kale/ Collard

For mature plants, grasp the stem of a mature outer leaf at the base of the main stalk, pick out an inch and pull down and out, away from the center, until it breaks. Repeat this process to pick all the greens you want.

Make sure to leave at least five central leaves on the plant so it can continue to photosynthesize and produce new growth.

Never pick the innermost portion with the smallest leaves, as that’s where new growth originates.

If your soil is soft or your plants are newly established, you can use a knife or scissors instead of your hands. This prevents you from pulling the whole plant out of the ground or snapping the main stalk. #agribusiness #ukulimasioushamba #farminginkenya #Kale #collardgreens #spinach #harvesting #agroecology