Leafy Greens
CCD-CP-103
Leafy Greens
Leafy Greens
Authored by: Matthew Ernst Cheryl Kaiser
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Abstract
"Leafy greens" or "greens" are broad terms used for a number of vegetable crops with edible leaves. Plants in this group belong to several unrelated taxonomic plant families that includes Brassicaceae, Chenopodiaceae, and Asteraceae. Greens are cool-season crops that are planted in early spring or late summer/fall in Kentucky. High tunnels and similar structures can be used to extend the season into winter; however, extreme summer temperatures make year-round production in Kentucky a challenge.
Core Details
Publication ID
CCD-CP-103
Status
Minor Revision
Publication Date
May 3, 2017
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes