Brassica oleracea
‘Morris Heading’ Collards are a classic heirloom variety prized for their tender, flavorful leaves and dependable garden performance. Unlike traditional collards, this variety forms a loose cabbage-like head, producing large, nutritious leaves that are perfect for southern cooking.
This bolt-resistant collard thrives in cool-season conditions, making it ideal for spring and fall gardens. Plants grow best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, producing abundant leafy greens that can be harvested over time by picking leaves from the bottom of the plant as they mature.
‘Morris Heading’ collards are known for their excellent flavor and cold tolerance, often becoming sweeter after a light frost. With proper care and consistent harvesting, they provide a long, productive harvest season.
Plant Details
Light: Full sun (tolerates partial shade)
Water: 1–2 inches per week; keep soil consistently moist
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil with pH 6.0–6.5
Spacing: 12–24 inches apart
Planting Time: Early spring or late summer
Harvest: Pick lower leaves or harvest the loose head when mature
Garden Highlights
• Heirloom collard with loose-heading habit
• Bolt-resistant and cold tolerant
• Excellent for spring and fall vegetable gardens
• Flavor improves after light frost
• Continuous harvest by picking outer leaves
‘Morris Heading’ Collards are a time-tested garden favorite, delivering hearty, flavorful greens perfect for traditional southern dishes and fresh-from-the-garden meals.
