Morris Heading Collards is a Southern heirloom prized for compact, cabbage-like growth and tender blue-green leaves. This slow-to-bolt variety matures in approximately 85 days and offers a productive source of greens for spring and fall gardens. Imagine harvesting the outer leaves for a skillet of garlicky collards, then letting the center continue growing. A light frost can bring out a sweeter flavor. This packet contains 1,000 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8/25. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

Why Choose Morris Heading Collards?

• Compact heading habit: Cabbage-like growth makes an attractive, productive addition to beds and larger containers.
• Tender blue-green leaves: Harvest leafy greens for braises, sautés, soups, and traditional Southern dishes.
• Slow to bolt: Helps extend the picking window as temperatures begin to rise.
• Cool-season flavor: Leaves may taste sweeter after a light frost.
• Heirloom choice: An open-pollinated Southern variety valued by home gardeners.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Choose full sun; afternoon shade can help during hot weather.
• Soil: Grow in fertile, well-drained soil amended with finished compost.
• Sowing: Sow about 1/4 inch deep for spring or fall crops, timing plantings around your local frost dates.
• Spacing: Thin or transplant plants about 18 inches apart for good airflow and room to develop.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging it; mulch helps retain moisture and keep leaves clean.
• Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to label directions, and side-dress if growth slows.
• Support: Plants are normally self-supporting; no trellis is required.
• Pest care: Inspect for cabbage worms and other brassica pests; use row covers on young plants when practical.
• Harvesting: Pick outer leaves as needed while preserving the growing point, or cut mature heads for a larger harvest.

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Cooking Methods

• Southern-style braise: Remove the thick center ribs and simmer sliced leaves with onion, garlic, broth, and your preferred seasonings until tender.
• Quick sauté: Slice tender leaves into ribbons and cook in olive oil with garlic and a squeeze of lemon.
• Soups and beans: Stir chopped collards into bean soups or stews and simmer until soft.
• Steaming: Steam leaves briefly and finish with butter or olive oil.
• Fresh uses: Finely chop young leaves for slaws or use large leaves as wraps after trimming the central rib.

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Bring a productive Southern heirloom and fresh homegrown greens to your spring and fall garden.

Nutritional Information

Applies to harvested collard greens, not planting seeds. Approximate values per 1 cup of cooked, chopped collard greens; values vary with preparation.

• Calories: 63
• Protein: 5.2 g
• Total Fat: 1.4 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 10.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
• Calcium: 268 mg (21% Daily Value)
• Iron: 2.2 mg (12% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 34.6 mg (38% Daily Value)
• Vitamin K: 772.5 mcg (644% Daily Value)
• Folate: 177 mcg DFE (44% Daily Value)

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Plant size, heading, maturity, flavor, and yield vary with soil, weather, growing practices, and harvest timing.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seed in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly closed container.
• Planting Zones: Choose spring or fall sowing dates based on local frost dates and regional growing guidance.

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