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Holes in collard green leavesâstill edible?
My collard greens have holes in almost every leaf. Something was eating them. Can I pick and still eat the collard greens once I pick out the bad spots, or are they all bad?
Posted by Anise on June 11, 2014
Marianne's Response
Your collard greens are perfectly edible although those holes are discouraging. My guess is a small black bug called a flea beetle has been snacking, but no need to worry. Those greens will still taste great. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti
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