Grow a true Southern garden staple with Giant Southern Collard Greens—known for their large, tender leaves and rich, savory flavor. This heirloom variety produces vigorous plants that thrive in a wide range of climates, making it a favorite for both home gardeners and market growers. Whether you’re cooking traditional slow-simmered collards or harvesting young leaves for fresh greens, this variety delivers dependable yields and outstanding taste.
Giant Southern Collards are highly heat-tolerant and also improve in flavor after light frost, making them a versatile crop for spring, summer, and fall planting. The broad, dark green leaves are packed with nutrients and perfect for sautéing, steaming, or adding to soups and stews.
Product Highlights:
- Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy green
- Leaf Size: Large, broad leaves
- Flavor: Mild, slightly cabbage-like flavor that sweetens after frost
- Days to Maturity: 60–80 days
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Growing Difficulty: Easy
Why Grow Giant Southern Collards?
- Excellent heat and cold tolerance
- Continuous harvest—pick outer leaves as needed
- Nutrient-rich greens high in vitamins A, C, and K
- Perfect for traditional Southern dishes and healthy meals
Growing Tips:
Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil and keep consistently watered for best leaf production. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth throughout the season.
Add Giant Southern Collard Seeds to your garden for a reliable, productive green that brings bold flavor and nutrition to your table all season long.
