Find out how to grow collard greens, a classic Southern vegetable that thrives in cool weather. Collard greens are a staple in the South, but these hardy, leafy plants are easy and fun to grow in ...

Collards take up only about two of the 445 acres on the Pendleton-area farm. Nonetheless, the hearty, leafy green plant is a nice sideline – especially this time of year. “It’s just one ...

There are even big differences in color, ranging from yellowish to deep green lined by bright purple veins. “But as varied as they are above ground, they're also doing some really cool things below ...

Step 4. Soak the greens: Fill a large bowl or clean sink with cold water. Add 2-4 tablespoons of distilled white vinegar and/or a few tablespoons of salt for extra cleaning power. Soak the greens for ...

“But as varied as they are above ground, they're also doing some really cool things below ground,” said Antonio Brazelton, a plant scientist who studies the roots of collard greens. A Ph.D ...

Cooked collards (see preparation above) can be frozen in plastic freezer bags for up to 4 to 6 months. Fresh collards can also be frozen. Learn more about freezing greens. Learn more about freezing ...

When it comes to growing collard and turnip greens along with black-eyed peas, South Carolina leads the nation, according to the latest Census of Agriculture for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Collard greens grow close to the ground, which makes them prone to accumulating dirt, sand, and debris on their broad leaves. Their thick veins and sturdy texture can trap soil and even tiny pests ...