Georgia Southern Collard Greens

Brassicaceae

Georgia Southern (also called Creole) is the standard open-pollinated collard variety — the bolt-resistant, heat and cold tolerant workhorse referenced in virtually every southern extension guide. MOST COLD-HARDY of ALL brassicas. Survives temperatures that kill even kale (to 5°F). Cold converts starches to sugars for sweeter, more tender leaves. Biennial — bolts in second year only. Harvest when leaves are 10-18 inches long. Very productive — harvest 2x/week in fall. 'Champion' is easy and dependable; 'Georgia Southern' is the classic. Plants look like mini palm trees as lower leaves are harvested.