Morris Heading Collard Seeds - Flower, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Morris Heading Collard (Brassica oleracea) is a heading-type collard variety that forms a loose cluster of large, blue-green leaves. A Southern garden staple, its flavor sweetens after cool weather or light frost. The large leaves are traditionally cooked as greens and can also be harvested young. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Morris Heading Collard
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
• Life Cycle: Biennial, grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate; about 1-1.5 inches per week
• Growth Habit: Upright, 25-30 inches tall
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil
• Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
• Planting Time: Spring, or midsummer for a fall and winter crop
• Days to Maturity: 60-80 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow in spring for a summer harvest, or start in midsummer for fall and winter harvests. Collards prefer cool growing weather at 55-75°F (13-24°C).
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil high in composted matter, pH 6.0-7.5.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Water about 1-1.5 inches per week; consistent moisture gives the best-quality leaves.
• Spacing: Sow 1/4 inch deep and thin to 12-18 inches apart in rows 18-36 inches apart.
• Germination: Germination takes 5-10 days at 50-65°F (10-18°C).
• Harvest: Harvest in 60-80 days. Pick outer leaves as needed and let the center keep growing for repeated harvests through the season; leaves picked after frost taste sweeter.
• Tips: Use row cover to protect young plants from cabbage worms and flea beetles. Mulch to keep soil moist and cool.