Collard/Mustard Greens (keeping fresh)

[Big Gulp]

So I buy a large bag that has mixed greens in it (for my feeders), but they don't seem to stay fresh for that long. Is there a way to keep them fresh longer? I just keep the bag sealed tight in the fridge.

 

[Saldarya]

I normally buy it in bunches and it will last longer. After you rinse the bunch, wrap that in paper towels and place that back into the plastic bag from grocery store and twist tie that and place it bag in frig. The produce will last up to a week that way as it is moist and cold. Also cheaper than buying it pre cut.

HTH,

 

[xraygirl]

One of the greatest things for produce are those 'green bags' for fruits and veggies... If the produce is kept dry, it makes them last longer!

 

[NitroRoo]

Is there any harm in freezing this stuff? I stuck a bag of chopped kale in the freezer over a month ago, just pull out what I need and run it under water to thaw it out. Seems to be working ok and it won't go bad... not sure if it affects the nutritional value though?

 

[ridgebax1]

I have thought about freezing it as well but also wondered if it would affect the nutritional value. When I buy greens I bring them home, chop off an inch or so of the bottom stalk and put them in water, like flowers in a vase. I use the large cups from Wendy's or McDonalds. If I have any of the green bags I will sometimes put them over the leaves that are sticking out of the cup. If I chop up a larger amount, I will put the chopped stuff in a green bag.

 

[sandrachameleon]

freezing is fine, though it can degrade some B vitamins and perhaps others.
use some fresh and freeze the rest

growing greens in a pot on the windowsill means you always have a fresh leaf to offer

 

[Tyaeda]

I blend up all of my wet gutload, including greens, and put it in an ice cube tray and freeze it. Once frozen I break up all the cubes and stick em in a bag. I like doing this because I find that my crickets will avoid carrots and squash if there are other things in there for them to eat. I blend it all up, and now I know they're getting a bit of everything.

My hornworms will readily eat it too.

 

[Psychobunny]

I blend up all of my wet gutload, including greens, and put it in an ice cube tray and freeze it. Once frozen I break up all the cubes and stick em in a bag. I like doing this because I find that my crickets will avoid carrots and squash if there are other things in there for them to eat. I blend it all up, and now I know they're getting a bit of everything.

My hornworms will readily eat it too.

I tried doing this, but it turned into a big wet mess and my cricks would
even drown in it (stupid crickets!!!).
Was I doing something wrong?
I tried to make sure the mix was not too wet and runny, but when it thawed
from being frozen, it was a soggy pool no matter what!

 

[TreyLcham]

Is there any harm in freezing this stuff? I stuck a bag of chopped kale in the freezer over a month ago, just pull out what I need and run it under water to thaw it out. Seems to be working ok and it won't go bad... not sure if it affects the nutritional value though?

It could give the food freezer Bern but thats a good question!!

 

[sandrachameleon]

I tried doing this, but it turned into a big wet mess and my cricks would
even drown in it (stupid crickets!!!).
Was I doing something wrong?
I tried to make sure the mix was not too wet and runny, but when it thawed
from being frozen, it was a soggy pool no matter what!

thaw on a small dish and drain off the excess water, then give it to the bugs