Brassicacées • Brassica oleracea var. viridis

Morris Heading collard cabbage - Organic

"A robust and hardy cabbage, guardian of autumn vegetable gardens."

$4.49

Number of seeds 100 seeds

Collard cabbage , also known as collard greens or rosette cabbage , is one of the oldest members of the large Brassicaceae family. The 'Morris Heading' variety, introduced in 1919 by the Morris Plant Farm in North Carolina, is now recognized as a traditional North American variety , robust, prolific, and well-suited to temperate climates.

This leafy vegetable is distinguished by its large, thick, blue-green, slightly crinkled leaves , rich in antioxidants, fiber, and micronutrients . It forms semi-compact heads reminiscent of a loose cabbage, while retaining the tiered structure of collard greens. Cold-resistant , it tolerates cooler seasons very well and improves after the first frosts, which soften its texture and enhance its slightly sweet flavor .

Growing climate: Temperate to cool climate
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Occasional

Note: Tolerates cold and light frosts well.

In the kitchen, Morris Heading collard greens are a true culinary chameleon: their leaves can be cooked like spinach or Swiss chard, sautéed, braised, in soups, or stuffed. For added tenderness, the central rib is removed before cooking. Harvested young, the leaves offer a meltingly soft texture, ideal for simple and nourishing dishes. It is also a valuable food source, prized in southern US kitchens as the base for flavorful stews.

In the garden, this variety is both productive and relatively pest-resistant, making it suitable for both novice gardeners and experienced market gardeners. Its broad shape, thick leaves, and tiered growth habit make it a structuring plant that creates a microclimate at the base of its stems, promoting soil moisture and protection against evaporation. It offers a late harvest, often possible until the first hard frosts, while ensuring a constant supply of food in the autumn.