50 DAYS
Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Collard greens are robust vegetables belonging to the cabbage family, closely related to kale. This variety boasts dark green, smooth, broad leaves and stands out for its vigor, uniformity, and exceptional yields. The plants typically reach heights of 16 to 23 in. and are known for a slow bolting tendency, ensuring longer, more reliable harvests. With a mild, sweet flavour, they make for excellent cutting greens and exhibit rapid regrowth after harvest.
Size: Mature plants reach 16 to 23 in. tall.
Yield: High yield, ideal for continuous harvesting throughout the season.
Taste: Mild and sweet flavour, perfect for a variety of dishes.
How to use: Great for steaming, sautéing, or as hearty additions to soups and salads.
Planting tips: Sow outdoors as soon as conditions allow, spacing seeds 7 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart. Prefers average garden soil and a sunny location. Germinates best at 21°C in 7 to 10 days.
Harvest tips: Cut leaves when they are young and tender, allowing time for regrowth for several harvests.
