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Kale Growth Audit: Leaf Development and Secondary Compost Application

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🌱 The Soshanguve Growing System This is Part 24 of the journey — from overgrown land to a self-sustaining organic food system. Previous: Part 23 — Beetroot Growth Audit: Leaf Development and Bulb Formation  |  View All Posts Next: Part 25 — Kale Harvest: Cut-and-Come-Again Yield Optimization Real Grow #24 | Kale Spinach Update The kale bed — 43 days after propagation. The plants are thriving, with broad, dark green leaves and thick stems. The second compost application is going on today. Kutlwano Mokoena IT Professional | Systems-Driven Gardener | NPO Director Building resilient food systems at Evergreen Hideout Agricultural Services (NPO Reg: 2024/380375/07). July 31, 2026 • Soshanguve, Pretoria "Kale teaches you patience. It spends weeks building roots underground before it shows you anything above ground. But once it decides to grow, there's no stopping it. ...
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Beetroot Growth Audit: Leaf Development and Bulb Formation Tracking

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🌱 The Soshanguve Growing System This is Part 23 of the journey — from overgrown land to a self-sustaining organic food system. Previous: Part 22 — Beetroot 101: How to Transplant for Success  |  View All Posts Next: Part 24 — Kale Growth Audit: Leaf Development and Compost Application Real Grow #23 | Beetroot Growth & Maintenance The beetroot bed — 13 days after transplant. The leaves are healthy, the stems are deep red, and the plants are establishing well. No bulbs yet, but the foundation is being laid. Kutlwano Mokoena IT Professional | Systems-Driven Gardener | NPO Director Building resilient food systems at Evergreen Hideout Agricultural Services (NPO Reg: 2024/380375/07). July 27, 2026 • Soshanguve, Pretoria "Beetroot teaches you that the best things grow slowly. The leaves tell you what's happening above ground, but the real story is still unfolding ...
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Beetroot 101: How to Transplant for Maximum Bulb Development

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🌱 The Soshanguve Growing System This is Part 22 of the journey — from overgrown land to a self-sustaining organic food system. Previous: Part 21 — Cauliflower Scouting: Pest Management and Growth Audit  |  View All Posts Next: Part 23 — Beetroot Growth Audit: Leaf Development and Bulb Formation Real Grow #22 | Planting Beetroot Seedlings Beetroot seedlings ready for transplant. Healthy roots, deep green leaves with red veining — these ones passed the quality check. Kutlwano Mokoena IT Professional | Systems-Driven Gardener | NPO Director Building resilient food systems at Evergreen Hideout Agricultural Services (NPO Reg: 2024/380375/07). July 14, 2026 • Soshanguve, Pretoria "Beetroot is the quiet achiever of the winter garden. It doesn't demand attention like tomatoes or peppers, but it rewards patience with sweet, nutrient-dense bulbs that store for months. Pl...
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