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Collard greens

What are Collard greens? 

Collard green is a dark green vegetable like cabbage. It has been eaten for the past 200 years. It is famous for its flavor. It is very famous in England and Known as Collard greens but in another world, it is known as spring greens or kale

Where they usually found?

It is originated in England but also available all over the world    

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 11.5
  • Fat: 0.22g
  • Sodium: 6mg
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 0.2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Calcium: 83.5mg

 What are its benefits?

  • Reduce the risk of cancer 
  • Reduce the Risk of Chronic Disease
  • Good for Eyesight 
  • Repair Damage cells 
  • Good for cancer patients 
  • Improve liver Health 

How to grow it

  • You could start collard flora from seed or nursery transplants. 
  • Begin seeds outdoors approximately weeks before your last spring frost date or get a head start by spreading seeds interior, 4 to 6 weeks in advance, and planting the seedlings right around your remaining frost date, those plant life can with no trouble deal with chilly spring weather. 
  • For a fall harvest in cool climates, plant in mid-summer time, about six to eight weeks earlier than the primary fall frost date. With protection, you can harvest collard veggies nicely into wintry weather.
  • Spread seed 1/4 to 1/2 in. Deep. 
  • Collards are big, open vegetation. 
  • You could space them 18 to 24 inches apart or plant them greater thickly, then thin and consume younger flowers till you reach the desired spacing.

How to Include It In Your Diet?

  • You can use it raw
  • Can be used in salads 
  • Can be used boiled 

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