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This year we are growing swiss chard and collard greens. I picked each down. We have a baby bath tub that we use to wash the greens.
I use the garden hose to spray both sides off as I place them in the tub.

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Washed and brought inside to process.

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I inspect and clean as needed. The collards are separated from the main stem. We start at the top and pull each side of the leaf off.

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Stack the leaves and roll. Slice lengthwise and chop into 1/2 inch slices. (The chard does not need the stem removed)

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Blanch leaves.

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Bagged in 1 qt. freezer bags.

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