Jack Miller

You should plant collard plants about half an inch deep.   That’s the sweet spot for getting those greens off to a strong start.   If you’ve been wondering how deep do you plant collard plants, the short answer is shallow.   Collard seeds are small, and they need light and warmth to germinate well. … Read more

Collard green roots grow deep and wide, often reaching 24 to 36 inches below the soil surface.   In fact, under the right conditions, collard green roots can grow even deeper than that.   Some gardeners have reported collard green roots reaching down 4 feet or more in loose, well-drained soil.   If you’ve ever … Read more

You should plant collard green seeds about a quarter to half an inch deep.   That shallow depth is really the sweet spot for these greens.   It feels a little risky to bury them so close to the surface, I know.   But collard green seeds are tiny, and they don’t have the energy … Read more

Collard greens are surprisingly cold hardy and can survive temperatures as low as 10°F (-12°C) once they’ve been properly hardened off by gradually cooling weather.   If you’ve been wondering how cold hardy collard greens really are, the short answer is very cold hardy, especially compared to other leafy greens like lettuce or spinach.   … Read more

Vinegar can tenderize collard greens, but only if you use it correctly and at the right moment in the cooking process.   If you’ve been wondering whether vinegar tenderizes collard greens the way it does other tough leafy vegetables, the short answer is yes, though it works a bit differently than most people expect.   … Read more