Collards, Cascade Glaze (60 days) Brassica oleracea   An old heirloom from 1820 called Green Glaze that was revitalized through the breeding work of Alan Kapuler, Carol Deppe and Jeff McCormack. Cascade Glaze is unique in that its leaves have a shiny light green glaze to them as opposed to the typical blue-green of most brassicas. They are winter hardy down to 0 degrees and can also withstand heat better than most kales. It’s possible that the waxy characteristic of the leaves gives them some added insect resistance. Sweet and tender flavor through the seasons and especially in fall and winter. SSF OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) Pledged Variety. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Champion, Collards  Brassica oleracea  (70-75 days) Gorgeous paddle shaped blue-green leaves on sturdy plants. Developed in 1979 and stabilized over the years to be an excellent open pollinated collard. Slow to bolt making it an excellent choice for warm climates. Cold hardy and fairly resistant to disease and pests. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 150 seeds) Photo by Jeffrey Fritz...

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 COLLARDS, Purple Tree Perennial (60 days) Brassica oleracea A unique perennial vegetable that was brought to the USA by enslaved African people and has been propagated and passed on by African American growers ever since. Tree collards can be propagated through stem cuttings or seed. We are offering seed from plants sourced from Doug Gosling & Chris Hominacs. Stems and veins are purple with blue waxy leaves that are very cold hardy and can become a short lived (2-10 years) perennial growing up to 6 feet tall and equal in spread. SSF. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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