Collard Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

The tough, cold-hardy green worth a spot in your garden

Collards (Brassica oleracea) are a leafy member of the cabbage family, grown for their broad, blue-green, non-heading leaves. Milder and sweeter than kale and far more heat-tolerant than most brassicas, they are a true four-season workhorse, thriving in both spring and fall and standing up to hard frosts that would flatten tender greens. A row of upright collard plants keeps producing leaf after leaf for months on end.

How to grow collards from seed

Collards are easy to grow and can be direct-sown or started indoors. Sow seeds about a quarter to half an inch deep in fertile soil and full sun, thinning plants to stand 12 to 18 inches apart to make room for their big leaves. They mature in roughly 55 to 75 days, but you can begin picking outer leaves earlier and keep harvesting for months. A light frost actually improves their flavor. For the full step-by-step, see our complete guide to growing collards from seed.

How to use collards

Collards are the classic Southern pot green, slow-simmered with a little smoke and acid until meltingly tender. Beyond that, the sturdy leaves are wonderful quickly sauteed with garlic, sliced thin into hearty slaws, folded into soups and stews, or blanched and used as pliable, low-carb wraps in place of tortillas. Younger leaves are more tender and mild, while mature leaves hold up beautifully to long cooking.

Collards and their brassica cousins

If you grow collards, you will love their fellow leafy brassicas. Try kale for another hardy, nutrient-dense green, cabbage for firm cool-season heads, or mustard greens for a peppery, fast-growing leaf. Explore the full range in our vegetable seeds collection.

Why buy collard seeds from Organo Republic

Every packet of collard seed we sell is non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom, and germination tested, so you can sow with confidence. As a U.S.-based licensed seed dealer, we work directly with trusted growers to keep quality high and prices low, and every pack carries a QR code that links straight to free online growing guidance. Orders over $49 ship free. Whether you want a single pack of collards or a curated vegetable collection, you will find dependable, easy-to-grow seed here.