Collard Green

Champion Green Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea 'Champion')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 24-36 inches

Harvest Time: 60-75 days

Description: Champion Green Collard Greens are a hardy, high-yielding variety known for their dark green, tender leaves and mild flavor. They are perfect for steaming, sautéing, and adding to soups and stews. This variety is slow to bolt and provides a long harvest period.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil.
• Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart.
• Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall or Early Spring

Nativity to Texas: No

Georgia Southern Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea 'Georgia Southern')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 24-36 inches

Harvest Time: 70-80 days

Description: Georgia Southern Collard Greens are an heirloom variety known for their large, blue-green leaves and rich, slightly sweet flavor. They are heat-tolerant and perfect for Southern-style cooking, making them ideal for boiling, braising, and adding to hearty dishes.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil.
• Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart.
• Keep soil consistently moist and mulch to retain moisture and control weeds.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall or Early Spring

Nativity to Texas: No

Top Bunch Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea 'Top Bunch')

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Moderate

Height: 24-36 inches

Harvest Time: 50-60 days

Description: Top Bunch Collard Greens are a fast-growing variety with tender, dark green leaves and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. They are perfect for quick cooking methods such as steaming and sautéing, as well as for use in salads and wraps. This variety is resistant to bolting and cold-tolerant.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil.
• Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart.
• Water regularly and mulch to maintain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall or Early Spring

Nativity to Texas: No