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Brassica oleracea (acephala) Brassica oleracea Acephala group
Also known as Dalmatian cabbage (en)

A variety of Brassica oleracea Acephela group

How to sow collard greens: Direct seed indoors or out. Transplant seedlings outside after hardening off.

Sun requirement for collard greens: Plant in Full Sun

Collards are a loose-leafed cultivar of Brassica oleracea. They are members of the Acephala Group of the species, which includes kale and spring greens. Collards have big, thick, slightly bitter leaves that are high in vitamins and minerals. They are a staple of Southern Cuisine and can be eaten boiled, saut茅ed, baked, or raw.

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Annual

living and reproducing in a single year or less

Height

90cm

Spread

30cm

Row Spacing

15cm

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