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    After storing fresh-cut collards in a zippered bag in the refrigerator for three days, they began to have an odor. They look fine and smell OK after washing. Should I still use them?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Plants sometimes do start to smell, but if the collards were bought and refrigerated for only three days, they should be fine.
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    Can I wash them 2 days before cooking?
    Connor Kelley
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    Yes, as long as you dry them before storing in the refrigerator. I'd also recommend storing them with some paper towels to soak up any residual moisture.
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    How long can cooked collard greens last?
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    Cooked collard greens last up to a week when you keep them in the fridge. No more than 3 to 4 days is preferable.
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    What if you buy the collard greens from the grocery store, where they are cleaned and soaked already?
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    They should be fine in the refrigerator as long as there is no water on the surface of the leaves. Seal them in a bag with a paper towel to soak up the moisture, or wrap the leaves in a dish towel or paper towel to absorb any moisture. However, if there is water pooled up on the leaves, pat them dry with a paper towel before putting storing them.
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