Collards: Georgia Southern
(Brassica oleracea var. viridis)
Collards are a cruciferous crop (cabbage family) grown for the leaves. The wide, smooth, blue-green leaves of collards have a spinach-like flavor and are the highest in nutrients of the dark green, leafy vegetables.
A popular, southern USA heirloom variety that withstands both heat and cold. This variety is slow to bolt and does not form heads.