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Collards

Brassica oleracea var. viridis

Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Collards care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Common names
Collard Greens
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brassica
Species
B. oleracea
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Start growing

Easy to grow from seed. Can handle fall planting.

02

Growing with your kit

Pick bottom leaves for continuous growth in Seeds In A Cup®.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest in 60-75 days.

05

Growing conditions

Warm and cool temperate, rich soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Unique heat tolerance among Brassicas.

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Pests & plant health

Flea beetles, cabbage looper.

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Plant safety

Highly nutritious.

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Botanical features

Non-heading cabbage with thick dark leaves.

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Varieties

‘Georgia Southern’, ‘Vates’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Traditional boiled greens. high Calcium

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Native range & distribution

Mediterranean native; Southern USA/West Africa staple.

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Conservation

Secure Southern heirlooms.

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Name origins

Derived from ‘colewort’.

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History

Greco-Roman origins; Southern USA staple.

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