Articles from the October 20, 2014 edition

Oct 20, 2014

salad greens By Kym Pokorny October is a perfect time to sow salad greens for harvest throughout the fall and winter months. "If you live in the warmer, wetter regions of the state, you can plant lettuce and other greens now," said Oregon State University vegetable breeder Jim Myers. "In the colder areas of the state, a cold frame or cloche can help lengthen the harvest season into winter." If you harvest through the winter, protect your greens from late fall and winter downpours. Leafy greens tend to rot. For salad lovers, plant a row of...