Buttermilk: Substitute an equal amount of soymilk mixed with lemon juice. Allow the mixture to thicken 5 minutes before using. Or substitute an equal amount of vegan sour cream substitute diluted half and half with water. 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup soymilk with 2 Tblsp lemon juice allowed to sit 5 minutes. 1 cup buttermilk = 1/2 cup vegan sour cream mixed with 1/2 cup water. Sour Cream: Use a vegan sour cream substitute.
Lay down aged cow manure as a top dressing over recently mowed grass. Use bagged commercial aged manure or buy from a reputable bulk dealer. Manure can be used to top dress grass once or twice a year, with the first application in the early spring and the second in the early fall.
When to plant broccoli raab. Broccoli raab is more of a cool-weather vegetable, so grow it for a spring/early-summer harvest as well as in fall. Plant young plants into the garden when the soil temperature is above 55-60F. Broccoli raab is a âgreensâ item, like chard and kale, and as such enjoys plenty of nitrogen. When planting, add a good helping of compost to give it a great, nutrient-filled send-off into the season. Plants should be about 4-6 inches apart from one another. Another key to growing broccoli raab is water, water, water.