Collard Greens

Collard Greens are a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-grow member of the Brassica family. They are a cold-hardy biennial that does well in cool and/or short Canadian climates. You can plant seeds directly or start as seedlings in early spring; space plants about two feet apart.

Growing Tips and History

• Collard greens can attract pests such as cabbage moths that can gnaw small holes in the leaves. It is safe and normal practice to harvest and eat leaves with a few holes. If pest damage becomes unmanageable, you can cover your plants with row cover.
• Collard greens can be started as seedlings indoors. To prevent the common issue of leginess, ensure that seedlings are placed under growlights within one day of sprouting.
• Collard greens have a strong association with Black American History. Check out Chef Sam Adam's short article for more information:

https://lukeslocal.com/blogs/lukes-local-blog/black-history-month-spotlight-collard-greens

Grown organically with love and tenderness in the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada, in the summer of 2026. Germination tested Fall 2026. Minimum 30 seeds.