In The Garden — Collard Greens Growing Guide

Download | How to Grow Collards | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Collard greens are a productive, cold-tolerant leafy vegetable that deserves a place in more Canadian gardens. Closely related to cabbage and kale, collards produce large, nutritious leaves that can be harvested repeatedly throughout the growing season. Established plants tolerate light frost, and cooler autumn weather often improves their flavour. Unlike heading cabbage, collards do not form a compact head. Instead, they produce broad leaves around a central stem, allowing gardeners to harvest the mature outer leaves while the plant continues growing. A single healthy plant can provide fresh greens...