Turnip greens are a little more pungent than collards. You can pick leaves one at a time, or use a sharp knife to gather big handfuls. Plants that are cut back about 2 inches above the top of the root will grow a new set of tender leaves in only 2 to 3 weeks. Be sure to wash greens thoroughly to remove any soil.
Since 1915 â Agricultural Land and Settlement. The Lake Worth Drainage District has a rich history with the agricultural community. The establishment of the Lake Worth Drainage District in 1915 provided water management to drain lands for the migration of habitants but also revealed fruitful lands for food production.
In the early 1900s, the Everglades Drainage District constructed several other canals that impacted Lake Okeechobee. These canals provided a slow, continuous drainage from Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. The goal was to drain the northern Everglades for agricultural purposes and to prevent the crops from flooding.