Southern charm in every tender leaf!
Georgia Southern Collards are a time-tested heirloom with big, blue-green leaves and a sweet, earthy flavor that only gets better after a frost. Whether you're simmering a pot of greens or wrapping up a garden-fresh lunch, these collards bring warmth, tradition, and resilience to your garden.
Variety: Georgia Southern Collards (Brassica oleracea)
Growth Habit: Cool-season biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 24–36 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, and earthy
Color: Blue-green, crinkled leaves
Planting Conditions: Direct sow or transplant in full sun; prefers rich, moist soil
Harvest Timeline: 70–85 days to harvest
Uses: Slow-cooked greens, soups, stews, wraps
Fun Fact: This variety has been grown in the South since the 1800s and is prized for its flavor and resilience in both heat and cold.
Georgia Southern collards are the soul of southern comfort food. Their broad, tender leaves are perfect for simmering low and slow with smoky seasonings, or for wrapping up savory fillings in a garden-fresh twist on traditional dishes. After a light frost, their flavor sweetens naturally, like nature’s seasoning. These greens are a staple for any cook who loves hearty, wholesome meals.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with well-drained, fertile soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing 18–24 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil evenly moist throughout the season.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
✂️ Harvest: Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest whole heads when mature.
