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Leafy Greens
Texas is well known for winter production of a wide variety of greens. Texas leafy greens are sold in stores nationwide. Texas produces about 1,000 acres of leafy greens annually including mustard and turnip greens.

Handling
Temperature: 32° F, 0° C
Relative humidity: 90% to 95%
Mist: Collards and kale
Typical shelf life: 10-14 days
Ethylene-sensitive 1
Kale is somewhat sensitive to freezing injury 2

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Cracked ice around and in packages may help extend shelf life. Keep at proper humidity levels to prevent wilting. Collard greens should be handled like spinach. Kale will freeze at 31° F, -.6° C.
Do not store or transport ethylene-sensitive items with commodities that produce ethylene.
Two can be lightly frozen several times without sustaining serious damage.

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Recipe Using Greens:

Pecan Sourdough Crostini
with Garlic Greens and
Ricotta Salata
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