How to Replant Collard Greens Deeply

Collard greens are a Southern staple, sauteed and served with many classic Southern dishes like fried chicken. If you want the freshest collard greens for your table, grow them in your garden so you can serve homegrown collard greens. Wash them thoroughly to remove any built-up dirt or sand. The roots of collard greens can grow as deep as 2 feet, so transplanting new plants means having an appropriate depth for future growth.

Things You'll Need

• Shovel

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Instructions

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     Dig a hole large enough in diameter to accommodate the growing plant. Create a void at least 10 inches deep. A 12-inch hole is ideal for root growth.

   • 2

     Clear any rocks or other debris from the soil before you place the plant in the hole. Add 10-10-10 fertilizer to the soil before you back fill the hole around the plant.

   • 3

     Place your collard green plant in the hole. Fill the area with the soil and fertilizer mixture. Water the soil well.

   • 4

     Add additional plants spaced 36 inches apart to avoid root suffocation risks.