February 22: Planting squash in Florida!
Collards
The name collard is a shortened form of the word colewort (“cabbage plant”).
Selection
Choose collards with firm, crisp leaves.
Storage
Store in a loosely closed large zipper bag for up to one week.
Nutrition
Collards have an amino acid score of 94 out of 100 and are a good source of Protein, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Niacin, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron and Manganese.
Recipes
Zesty Mexican Soup
- Try this recipe containing collards and double the amount of collards called for, it’s a great way to get your dark leafy greens…and other veggies too!
- Click here for the recipe.
