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  1. #Solar and #RenewableEnergy on #Farms - #UMassAmherst

    Excerpt: "What Works Under Solar Panels

    Sheep and Poultry: #SheepGrazing is well-established at solar sites, they benefit from shade, don't damage equipment, and manage vegetation. #Poultry also do well. Larger animals require reinforced racking; goats and pigs may interfere with wiring.

    #Hay and #Pasture: Shading reduces yields, but shade-tolerant species (#orchardgrass, #WhiteClover) maintain reasonable productivity.

    #Vegetables: #LeafyGreens, #brassicas, and some #herbs tolerate #PartialShade. Sun-loving crops should be planted between panel rows.

    Fruit: Most fruit crops need full sun. Currants and gooseberries are more tolerant. Start small to observe actual impacts." [Raspberries do well in partial sun]."

    Read more:
    umass.edu/agriculture-food-env

    #SolarPunkSunday #SolarEnergy #SolarFarms #SolarPanelAgriculture #SolarOnFarms #Agrosolar #Agrovoltaics

  2. #Solar and #RenewableEnergy on #Farms - #UMassAmherst

    Excerpt: "What Works Under Solar Panels

    Sheep and Poultry: #SheepGrazing is well-established at solar sites, they benefit from shade, don't damage equipment, and manage vegetation. #Poultry also do well. Larger animals require reinforced racking; goats and pigs may interfere with wiring.

    #Hay and #Pasture: Shading reduces yields, but shade-tolerant species (#orchardgrass, #WhiteClover) maintain reasonable productivity.

    #Vegetables: #LeafyGreens, #brassicas, and some #herbs tolerate #PartialShade. Sun-loving crops should be planted between panel rows.

    Fruit: Most fruit crops need full sun. Currants and gooseberries are more tolerant. Start small to observe actual impacts." [Raspberries do well in partial sun]."

    Read more:
    umass.edu/agriculture-food-env

    #SolarPunkSunday #SolarEnergy #SolarFarms #SolarPanelAgriculture #SolarOnFarms #Agrosolar #Agrovoltaics

  3. 4 Different Types of #Kale and How to Use Each

    #CurlyKale isn’t the only variety worth buying.

    By Novella Lui, June 13, 2023

    "In recent years, kale has undoubtedly stolen the spotlight from leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, and cabbage. Its slew of nutritional attributes and anti-inflammatory properties have influenced many to embrace the leafy green vegetable. Home cooks can harness the potential health benefits by eating kale raw in a salad, adding it to soups and stews, and trying it sauteed or baked as veggie chips.

    What Is Kale?

    Kale is a leafy vegetable from the Brassica family that is botanically closely related to cabbage. It is undoubtedly a low-carb, fiber-containing veggie; it is also a nutrient powerhouse providing an excellent source of vitamin K, an essential nutrient for blood clotting and healthy bones; vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant for strengthening the immune system; and a source of vitamin A to support healthy vision and more.

    Kale contains isothiocyanates, the naturally occurring compounds found in cruciferous vegetables that give them a bitter flavor. The bitterness level varies between varieties. Nonetheless, these compounds, along with other phytonutrients like beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, to name a few, may help protect one against chronic diseases like cancer.

    While you may have seen a wide array of kale on the market, there are four main types of edible kale."

    allrecipes.com/types-of-kale-7

    #SolarPunkSunday #ItalianKale #ChineseKale #RussianKale #LeafyGreens #Kale

  4. 4 Different Types of #Kale and How to Use Each

    #CurlyKale isn’t the only variety worth buying.

    By Novella Lui, June 13, 2023

    "In recent years, kale has undoubtedly stolen the spotlight from leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, and cabbage. Its slew of nutritional attributes and anti-inflammatory properties have influenced many to embrace the leafy green vegetable. Home cooks can harness the potential health benefits by eating kale raw in a salad, adding it to soups and stews, and trying it sauteed or baked as veggie chips.

    What Is Kale?

    Kale is a leafy vegetable from the Brassica family that is botanically closely related to cabbage. It is undoubtedly a low-carb, fiber-containing veggie; it is also a nutrient powerhouse providing an excellent source of vitamin K, an essential nutrient for blood clotting and healthy bones; vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant for strengthening the immune system; and a source of vitamin A to support healthy vision and more.

    Kale contains isothiocyanates, the naturally occurring compounds found in cruciferous vegetables that give them a bitter flavor. The bitterness level varies between varieties. Nonetheless, these compounds, along with other phytonutrients like beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, to name a few, may help protect one against chronic diseases like cancer.

    While you may have seen a wide array of kale on the market, there are four main types of edible kale."

    allrecipes.com/types-of-kale-7

    #SolarPunkSunday #ItalianKale #ChineseKale #RussianKale #LeafyGreens #Kale

  5. I started this huge pot of #sorrel from a small handful of free seeds, 4 years ago. I've been harvesting/eating from it, year round ever since! I keep roots mulched in Winter. It keeps providing fresh healthy food, every single season 👩‍🌾💚👍

    #Gardening #GrowFromSeed #GrowFood #FoodPlants #GrowFoodNotLawns #FoodSecurity #FrugalGardening #ColdHardyFoodPlants #SaladGreens #Vegetables #LeafyGreens

  6. I started this huge pot of #sorrel from a small handful of free seeds, 4 years ago. I've been harvesting/eating from it, year round ever since! I keep roots mulched in Winter. It keeps providing fresh healthy food, every single season 👩‍🌾💚👍

    #Gardening #GrowFromSeed #GrowFood #FoodPlants #GrowFoodNotLawns #FoodSecurity #FrugalGardening #ColdHardyFoodPlants #SaladGreens #Vegetables #LeafyGreens

  7. 5 Foods That Can Help Prevent an Arthritis Flare-up

    Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Credit: Design elements: Getty Images and Abbey Littlejohn. EatingWell design. Key Points Fatty fish, leafy greens, nuts, turmeric and beans may help p…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #MediterraneanDiet ##fattyfish #AmandaSauceda #leafygreens #Mediterranean #MichelleSeguin #processedfoods #rheumatoidarthritis
    diningandcooking.com/2553374/5

  8. 5 Foods That Can Help Prevent an Arthritis Flare-up

    Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Credit: Design elements: Getty Images and Abbey Littlejohn. EatingWell design. Key Points Fatty fish, leafy greens, nuts, turmeric and beans may help p…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #MediterraneanDiet ##fattyfish #AmandaSauceda #leafygreens #Mediterranean #MichelleSeguin #processedfoods #rheumatoidarthritis
    diningandcooking.com/2553374/5

  9. Something has happened to fresh leafy greens in Perth.
    Twice this week, the steamed greens have tasted so salty that I've thrown them out.
    One lot was purchased silver beet - leaves looked cloudy, not a shiney green.
    Other lot was from my garden, some S.E. Asian long white stemmed bok choy-ey-sort -thing-? - big leaves, also not shiney.
    Checked some purchased kale - chewed uncooked this morning - wasn't sure, could have been too salty too. Didn't use.

    #Perth #WesternAustralia #LeafyGreens

  10. Something has happened to fresh leafy greens in Perth.
    Twice this week, the steamed greens have tasted so salty that I've thrown them out.
    One lot was purchased silver beet - leaves looked cloudy, not a shiney green.
    Other lot was from my garden, some S.E. Asian long white stemmed bok choy-ey-sort -thing-? - big leaves, also not shiney.
    Checked some purchased kale - chewed uncooked this morning - wasn't sure, could have been too salty too. Didn't use.

    #Perth #WesternAustralia #LeafyGreens

  11. What is the biggest challenge you face when growing greens or cabbages pests, water, seeds, or soil? Let’s share ideas.
    #LeafyGreens #SustainableLiving #HealthyCommunities 🌍🥬 #Uganda

  12. What is the biggest challenge you face when growing greens or cabbages pests, water, seeds, or soil? Let’s share ideas.
    #LeafyGreens #SustainableLiving #HealthyCommunities 🌍🥬 #Uganda

  13. Cold Climate Gardening Tips for #Maine’s Short Growing Season

    By Jessica Knowles, February 3, 2025

    Excerpt: "Cool-season crops are a great choice because they can withstand lower temperatures and often mature quickly. #LeafyGreens like #spinach, #kale, and #lettuce not only grow well but can also be harvested multiple times throughout the season, making them highly productive. Root vegetables such as #carrots, #radishes, and #beets thrive in Maine’s rocky soil when it’s properly amended with compost. Brassicas, including #broccoli, #cabbage, and #cauliflower, are particularly hardy and perform exceptionally well when planted early in the season."

    Learn more:
    104homestead.com/cold-climate-

    #SolarPunkSunday #GardeningInMaine #Gardening #GrowYourOwn #CoolWeatherGardening

  14. Cold Climate Gardening Tips for #Maine’s Short Growing Season

    By Jessica Knowles, February 3, 2025

    Excerpt: "Cool-season crops are a great choice because they can withstand lower temperatures and often mature quickly. #LeafyGreens like #spinach, #kale, and #lettuce not only grow well but can also be harvested multiple times throughout the season, making them highly productive. Root vegetables such as #carrots, #radishes, and #beets thrive in Maine’s rocky soil when it’s properly amended with compost. Brassicas, including #broccoli, #cabbage, and #cauliflower, are particularly hardy and perform exceptionally well when planted early in the season."

    Learn more:
    104homestead.com/cold-climate-

    #SolarPunkSunday #GardeningInMaine #Gardening #GrowYourOwn #CoolWeatherGardening