Greens

HI guys read all of this script absolutely brilliant David i have got some jan king 3 extra hardy just germinating will it work with this variaty if so will give it a go , if not i will take great interest in watching you and freddy slug (oh dirty word SLUG)..... it out P/S in my golf there is a saying beware the injured golfer with a bad back . Wonder if it works with gardeners

 

I've just been reading through this entire thread. So interesting. (where is Dai that he's not here to share with you?) I'll be interested to see how it all turns out. Good experiment.

 

Hi John. Just to let you know, this thread started off as a discussion about 'greens' but developed into something of a challenge, whereby I was tasked with making cuts at the base of the stems of cabbages. Dai reckoned that doing this would result in bigger cabbages. I did this last year, but things kept going wrong. I'm trying it again this year, so far so good :thumb: Cheers...freddy.

 

I`m hoping to do some thursday, Freddy.:gnthb::yho:

 

HI FREDDY/JOHN after reading your brilliant conversation and subsequent challenge i decided i would have a go.
Only cabbage i grow is 2 rows of 6 jan king3 , so i thought i would try with one of the rows when i plant them out.
I see you tried with greyhound ,wonder if it will work with savoy will keep you posted .
And now the very helpful controler has put me right may even get some pics
cheers micky v

 

Hi again folks. Well, the 'cut' cabbages are still ahead in terms of size. I reckon at least 20% bigger. I COULD post some pics now, but I think I'll wait til cropping time.
Cheers...freddy.

 

Oh ye of little faith.:D:yho:

 

:D Well, a bit early to celebrate, but it looks very promising. I must admit, I was sceptical (but not dismissive) when Dai first said about this. So, credit where it's due, if indeed it works out as looks likely.
Cheers...freddy.

 

Freddy, have you worked out yet WHY it works?

 

No Dai. Indeed, one would think it would set the plant back. You know why and want to share it with us ?

 

My theory is, that the plant needs to repair the damage caused. But as the cut is kept open, any extra cells the plant produces to repair this damage go to the rest of the plant instead.:snz::D

 

Hmm, but the thing is, the cut IS repaired, albeit turned into a scar. I haven't looked at the wound since the early days, but my guess is I'll be able to see virtually nothing of the cut if I were to look now. An interesting theory nonetheless.
I shall certainly be doing it again next year, still treating it as an experiment. I'd like to see this occur again before I take it as gospel, after all, this COULD have been a coincidence (although I very much doubt it). Keep us posted with yours Dai.
Cheers...freddy.

 

I was hoping to use a clients disused veg plot. Unfortunately the house has been put on the market so didn`t bother. HOWEVER, because there are so many people growing veg in containers on this site, I have decided to see if this way of growing can be done in pots. I have potted, yesterday , 12 cabbage plants into 3 litre pots. Because of the weather conditions I have not yet cut them, but with cooler weather and rain forecast for later in the week I will do it it on the weekend.:gnthb:

 

Ok Dai :thumb: