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Collard Seeds - Morris Heading
$2.75
$2.95
Save $0.20🌱 Approx. 400 Premium Seeds
(Non-GMO, Heirloom)
Morris Heading Collards – The Heavy-Yielding Heirloom Champion with a Unique Cabbage-Like Heart
Shop the highest quality Morris Heading Collards seeds for a productive and savory harvest. If you are looking for a collard that offers a little something extra, Morris Heading is the perfect choice for your garden. This old-fashioned Southern favorite is unique because it forms a loose, cabbage-like cluster or "head" in the center, providing a dense harvest of tender, dark green leaves. At The Seed Guy, we recommend this variety because it combines the legendary hardiness of a traditional collard with the concentrated yields of a heading green. The flavor is exceptionally rich and buttery, making it a standout choice for slow-simmered dishes or fresh, healthy wraps.
In the garden, Morris Heading is a standout performer that thrives in a variety of climates. It is particularly noted for its slow-bolting nature, meaning it stays productive longer into the summer heat than many other varieties. However, like all great collards, it truly shines when the weather turns crisp, as a light frost helps to concentrate the sugars in the leaves for a sweeter, more refined taste. This variety is an excellent companion plant for rosemary, sage, and onions, and its upright, sturdy growth habit makes it easy to manage in both traditional rows and raised beds. At The Seed Guy, our seeds are tested for elite germination and uniform-growing vigor, ensuring you get the heavy yields and deep nutrition that this heirloom is famous for.
Why choose heirloom Morris Heading Collard Seeds?
✅ 100% Non-GMO
✅ Open-pollinated
✅ Unique "heading" habit for more concentrated yields per plant
✅ Exceptional cold-hardiness; flavor sweetens after a frost
✅ Slow-bolting variety that handles summer heat with ease
✅ Rich in Vitamins A, C, and Calcium for high nutrient density
✅ Tender, savory leaves perfect for boiling, steaming, or sautéing
✅ Traditional Southern heirloom with a buttery, refined flavor
Quick Growing Specifications:
Hardiness Zone: 3-12
Days to Maturity: 75-85 Days
Planting Depth: 1/4" to 1/2" Deep
Plant Spacing: 12-18" Apart
Germination: 5-10 Days
Morris Heading Collards Planting Instructions:
1. When to Plant: Collards are very hardy and can be sown in early spring, about 4 weeks before the last frost. For a fall and winter harvest, which often produces the sweetest leaves, sow seeds again in late summer or early autumn.
2. Preparation: Morris Heading Collards prefer a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Work the soil to a depth of 10 inches and mix in plenty of compost or aged manure. Aim for a soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5 to ensure the plants have access to all necessary nutrients.
3. Sowing: Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. If sowing in rows, space the rows 24-30 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy during the germination period. You should see sprouts emerging within a week in optimal conditions.
4. Thinning and Care: Once the seedlings have reached about 3 inches in height, thin them to 12-18 inches apart. This spacing is crucial for the "heading" variety to allow enough room for the center cluster to develop. Provide at least 1 inch of water per week and mulch to maintain consistent soil temperature.
5. Pests and Diseases: Keep an eye out for cabbage loopers and aphids, which can be deterred with neem oil or floating row covers. To prevent diseases like clubroot, practice strict crop rotation and avoid planting collards in the same spot where other cabbage-family plants grew in the last three years.
Brassica oleracea
Specific References
🌱 Approx. 400 Premium Seeds
(Non-GMO, Heirloom)
Morris Heading Collards – The Heavy-Yielding Heirloom Champion with a Unique Cabbage-Like Heart
Shop the highest quality Morris Heading Collards seeds for a productive and savory harvest. If you are looking for a collard that offers a little something extra, Morris Heading is the perfect choice for your garden. This old-fashioned Southern favorite is unique because it forms a loose, cabbage-like cluster or "head" in the center, providing a dense harvest of tender, dark green leaves. At The Seed Guy, we recommend this variety because it combines the legendary hardiness of a traditional collard with the concentrated yields of a heading green. The flavor is exceptionally rich and buttery, making it a standout choice for slow-simmered dishes or fresh, healthy wraps.
In the garden, Morris Heading is a standout performer that thrives in a variety of climates. It is particularly noted for its slow-bolting nature, meaning it stays productive longer into the summer heat than many other varieties. However, like all great collards, it truly shines when the weather turns crisp, as a light frost helps to concentrate the sugars in the leaves for a sweeter, more refined taste. This variety is an excellent companion plant for rosemary, sage, and onions, and its upright, sturdy growth habit makes it easy to manage in both traditional rows and raised beds. At The Seed Guy, our seeds are tested for elite germination and uniform-growing vigor, ensuring you get the heavy yields and deep nutrition that this heirloom is famous for.
Why choose heirloom Morris Heading Collard Seeds?
✅ 100% Non-GMO
✅ Open-pollinated
✅ Unique "heading" habit for more concentrated yields per plant
✅ Exceptional cold-hardiness; flavor sweetens after a frost
✅ Slow-bolting variety that handles summer heat with ease
✅ Rich in Vitamins A, C, and Calcium for high nutrient density
✅ Tender, savory leaves perfect for boiling, steaming, or sautéing
✅ Traditional Southern heirloom with a buttery, refined flavor
Collard Seeds - Morris Heading
$2.75
$2.95
Save $0.20