Brassica Oleracea (Collard Greens)
Brassica Oleracea (Collard Greens)
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Brassica Oleracea (Collard Greens) is a robust and highly productive leafy green vegetable known for its large, smooth, blue-green leaves and upright growth habit. A staple in edible gardens, this cool-season crop delivers exceptional yields and performs well in both home gardens and raised beds. Its bold foliage adds structure to vegetable plantings while providing a continuous supply of nutrient-rich leaves throughout the growing season.
Renowned for its mild, earthy flavour and tender texture when cooked, Collard Greens are ideal for steaming, sautéing, soups, and traditional dishes. This hardy vegetable thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and cooler conditions, offering reliable growth with minimal effort. Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, Collard Greens provide excellent productivity, strong resilience, and outstanding culinary value in any edible garden setup.
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Mature height
60–100cm
Mature width
45–75cm
Spacing
45–60cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Annual Vegetable
Foliage
Large, smooth, blue-green leaves with thick stems; highly productive leaf growth suitable for repeated harvesting
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Harvest typically 50–80 days from planting; continuous leaf harvest possible over an extended period. If left unharvested, plants produce yellow flowers followed by seed pods
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance; prefers fertile, well-drained soil, regular watering, and periodic harvesting to encourage new leaf growth
Root System
Shallow to moderately deep fibrous root system suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and larger containers