Collards True Southern Seeds – Heirloom Heat & Cold Tolerant Classic
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-6749-COL-30+
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Collards True Southern (Brassica oleracea var. acephala), also widely known as Georgia Southern, is the quintessential heirloom leafy green of the American South. Dating back to the 1880s, it is celebrated for its exceptional resilience to both extreme summer heat and harsh autumn frosts. Producing broad, spreading plants reaching 2 to 3 feet in height, it yields heavy harvests of large, smooth, blue-green leaves with light-colored ribs. Featuring a mild, sweet, non-bitter flavor that grows even sweeter after exposure to light frosts, True Southern is the ultimate choice for traditional long-simmered collard greens, fresh braises, soups, and healthy raw wrap substitutes.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Collards True Southern / Georgia Southern (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool/Warm-Season Leafy Vegetable (Biennial grown as Annual)
- Color: Large, deep blue-green paddle leaves with prominent pale midribs
- Plant Characteristics: Broad upright spreading habit (24–36 inches tall / 24 inches wide), smooth non-crinkled foliage, high heat
- cold hardiness, rich mild flavor: cold hardiness, rich mild flavor
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised plots, intensive row plantings, large patio containers
- Season: Spring, Summer & Autumn (Year-Round Harvesting)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow or transplant outdoors early April to May for early summer harvests; sow again late June to July for a heavy autumn crop that lasts well into winter.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady moisture for tender leaves, but exhibits strong drought resistance once established)
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