Collards

75 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Georgia Southern Collards. The plant produces high yields of dark blue-green collard leaves. It is a popular Southern collard greens variety prized for its ability to be sown in spring after the last frost and in mid-to-late summer for fall/winter harvest. Fall plantings benefit from frost-sweetened flavor and can overwinter in milder climates. Greens are traditionally grown in the South. They are tasty, tender, mild, and juicy. High in Vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. Good for freezing and canning. It does well in poor and sandy soils. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. An 1879 heirloom variety from the USA.

45 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Morris Heading Collards. This early maturing plant produces heavy yields of delicious blue green collards. Perfect steamed, boiled, or stir fry. Harvest young tender leaves for the best flavor. Slow to bolt in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Also known as Cabbage Collards. Traditional greens are grown in the South. Suitable for hydroponic gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662842. An heirloom variety from the USA.