It is impossible to know exactly what might be causing your caulis to collapse, Claire. Here are a few thoughts:
• is the soil good composted matter?
• what is the soil pH? it should be 5.5 to 7.5 (see here: http://www.almanac.com/content/ph-preferences)
• assuming all conditions are favorable, sometimes plants need a little time to get used to the transplant and set roots
• are you watering often enough?
• did you give them a little help when planted, for example a spoonful of fertilzer: chicken poop pellets (not raw poop) or liquid seaweed diluted in water or a a fistful of nice compost?
• have you "collared" the plants to deter hungry pests from crawling up the stem and eating leaves, ultimately weakening the plants? A strip of aluminum foil works well, lightly wrapped around the stem (don't choke the plant)
We hope this helps.
It is impossible to know exactly what might be causing your caulis to collapse, Claire. Here are a few thoughts:
• is the soil good composted matter?
• what is the soil pH? it should be 5.5 to 7.5 (see here: http://www.almanac.com/content/ph-preferences)
• assuming all conditions are favorable, sometimes plants need a little time to get used to the transplant and set roots
• are you watering often enough?
• did you give them a little help when planted, for example a spoonful of fertilzer: chicken poop pellets (not raw poop) or liquid seaweed diluted in water or a a fistful of nice compost?
• have you "collared" the plants to deter hungry pests from crawling up the stem and eating leaves, ultimately weakening the plants? A strip of aluminum foil works well, lightly wrapped around the stem (don't choke the plant)
We hope this helps.