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jackie1964 New Smyrna Beach, FL Jul 29, 2007

hi i live in fla, and put i a garden, i turned the existing earth then brought in 2 yards of dirt and compost. i planted in mounds about 4 in. high but the roots of my swiss chard and collards seem to be growing above ground... can you help?

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carrieebryan Midland, WA(Zone 8a) Jul 31, 2007

Your soil might be quite heavy. My garden is new, too, with imported soil & compost, and I can't get my radishes to grow underground for nothin. I'd suggest you cut open a trench right next to the exposed roots and just shove them in. This winter, I'm going to chop up my grass clippings and fallen leaves (run the lawn mower through the drifts) and mix the debris into the soil of my raised bed. This should lighten up the texture of the soil to where I can grow radishes and maybe even parsnips. I'd bet if you did the same your chard & collard roots will stay put next year, too.

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