Collards True Southern Seeds – Heirloom Heat & Cold Tolerant Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-5907-COL-DT

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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
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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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Exceptional temperature tolerance—handles intense midsummer heat without bolting and survives heavy autumn frosts
Highly productive "cut-and-come-again" green that provides continuous leaf harvests over a long season
Rich in vitamins A, C, K, calcium, and dietary fiber with a smooth, non-bitter profile

Plants grow broad and bulky, requiring 18 to 24 inches of spacing between plants at full maturity
Outer leaves benefit from protective row covers in spring to shield tender foliage from flea beetles and cabbage worms

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