Morris Heading Collards is a Southern heirloom prized for its compact, cabbage-like heads, tender blue-green leaves, and dependable performance in the home garden. This slow-to-bolt variety reaches maturity in approximately 85 days and handles both cool fall weather and summer heat, with flavor becoming sweeter after light frost. Grow it for generous harvests of traditional collard greens in spring or fall beds, raised gardens, or containers.

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

Why Choose Morris Heading Collards?

• Heading growth: Produces compact, cabbage-like heads that are easy to harvest and prepare.
• Slow to bolt: Helps extend the harvest window when temperatures begin to rise.
• Cold hardy: Performs especially well as a fall crop, with flavor improving after light frost.
• Versatile timing: Suitable for spring and fall plantings in many home gardens.
• Heirloom quality: A traditional open-pollinated variety valued for dependable garden performance and rich flavor.

Planting Tips for Success

• Choose a location with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.
• For a fall crop, sow seeds in midsummer so plants mature as nights turn cooler. For spring, plant as soon as the soil can be worked.
• Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep and keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
• Thin or transplant seedlings to about 18 inches apart so heading plants have room to develop.
• Water consistently, especially during hot or dry weather, aiming for steady moisture without waterlogged soil.
• Feed with compost or a balanced vegetable fertilizer at planting, then side-dress during active growth if plants appear pale or growth slows.
• Use mulch to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and keep leaves clean.
• Protect young plants from cabbage worms and other brassica pests with row cover or regular inspection and hand-picking.
• Harvest outer leaves as needed, or cut mature heads near the soil line. Leave the growing point in place for the possibility of additional tender growth.

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Cooking Methods

Wash collard leaves well, remove the thick center ribs, and slice or chop before cooking. Simmer, braise, steam, or sauté the greens with onion, garlic, broth, or your favorite seasonings. Young leaves can also be enjoyed raw in salads or blended into green smoothies. For the sweetest flavor, harvest after a light frost when possible.

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Nutritional Information

Approximate nutrition for 1 cup of cooked, chopped collard greens made from harvested leaves. Values vary with preparation and serving size.

• 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: Results depend on growing conditions, soil, weather, care, and harvest timing. Descriptions of plant traits are provided as general growing guidance.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seed in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly closed container. Seed longevity depends on storage conditions.
• Planting Zones: Planting dates vary by location. Use your local frost dates and regional growing guidance to choose the best sowing window.

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