Collards - Ole Timey Blue (100 seeds)

Collards Ole Timey Blue

Collards 'Ole Timey Blue' is a traditional heirloom variety producing distinctive bluish-green leaves with a rich, full flavour that has made it a staple of Southern American cooking for generations. The broad, sturdy leaves are tender and deeply flavoured, excellent for braising, steaming, sautéing, or adding to soups and stews. A variety with genuine heritage behind it and outstanding eating quality to match.

Well suited to cool weather growing, 'Ole Timey Blue' thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil and performs reliably through autumn and winter in New Zealand conditions. A hardy and productive plant that is straightforward to grow and delivers generous harvests of flavoursome leaves over a long picking period.

Planting Season: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Sow: Direct or start indoors, 5–10 mm deep
Spacing: 45–60 cm apart
Height: 60–90 cm
Germination: 7–14 days
Harvest: 60–80 days; pick outer leaves as needed
Flavour: Rich, earthy, and full flavoured

100 seeds