Morris Heading Collards is a popular cool season annual known for its large, dark green, slightly crumpled leaves that form a loose, cabbage-like head. It typically takes about 60-75 days to be ready for harvest and has a is mildly sweet taste with a hint of earthiness, that becomes even more flavorful after a frost. Grows best in full to partial sun and well-drained, fertile soils. Morris Heading is both heat and very cold tolerant, and can continue to grow through winter in most zones.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 11 |
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N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch out for pests like aphids, cabbage loopers, and cabbage worms. Diseases to be aware of include black rot, clubroot, and downy mildew. Regular inspection of your plants and prompt action at the first sign of trouble can help keep these issues at bay.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dill, Agastache, Sage
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
