Start harvesting just 50 days after direct sowing, and the tall, upright plants just keep growing. At maturity the leaves can measure over 60cm (24") from stem to tip, and they are held pointing upward, away from the soil. The petioles are long and substantial for easy bunching, and the plants are highly uniform in size and shape. The bluish green leaves of Top Bunch collards are just slightly savoyed, thick, with large cell walls. Once cooked, the flavour is rich and savory - very nice in soup or simply steamed on its own. Use succession planting from spring to the height of summer for a constant supply of thick, nutritious greens.
Matures in 50 days. (Hybrid seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Common Name
Top Bunch Collards
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
24 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Blue Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
Fruit Colour
- Blue Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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