Bulk Produce Shop
to order extras to be delivered with your share in the Boston Area, click on the crop below. Orders must be in by 8 PM on the Wednesday before Boston deliveries. Orders that do not come in by then may not be fulfilled.
(if you want to get Bulk Produce as a shareholder in Amherst, just come right to the Farm Shop during regular hours)
Collard Greens
Collard Greens
$3/lb.
Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)
Collard greens are one of the oldest members of the cabbage family. They probably originated in the Mediterranean region, then spread all over much of the tropical and subtropical world. Collards first came to America on slave ships from Africa and are mostly consumed in those regions where slavery existed. A crucial ingredient of southern "soul food," collards supply folic acid, calcium, potassium, iron, and vitamin A.
Storage Tips:
Refrigerate collard in the hydrator drawer. A plastic bag to retain moisture is helpful.
Properly stored, collard can last up to three weeks in the refrigerator.