Collards - (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) Tolerates cooler weather. Use raw in salads & juices, or cooked like cabbage. COMPANION PLANTS - LIKES: Bean, Beetroot, Celery, Chamomile, Dill, Hyssop, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Oregano, Potato, Sage, Rosemary DISLIKES: Grape, Strawberry, Tomato
Heirloom first introduced around 1880. Also known as 'Creole' or 'True Collard'. Large, blue-green, slightly crumpled leaves. Non-heading. Grows to 90cm. Tolerates hot & cold weather, & poor soils well; thrives in soils where other members of the cabbage family struggle. Slow to bolt. 60-80 days. 600 seeds
Heirloom first introduced in 1919 by Morris Plant Farm. Broad, slightly crumpled, waxy, blue-green leaves with light green veins. Extremely tender variety. Compact bush. Slow to bolt; tolerant of heat & cold. 52-85 days. 600 seeds