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.
The Coastal Areas. The Seminoles were the first to practice agriculture in Palm Beach County along the shores of Lake Worth. During the Second Seminole War (1835-1842), U.S. soldiers scouting the lake area found Seminole fields of pumpkin, squash, and other vegetables.