Vates Collard (Brassica oleracea)

Vates Collard (Brassica oleracea) is one of the most productive collards available. The dark green leaves of this collard variety are extremely tasty. Vates reaches a height of 30" and takes a long time to bolt.With non-heading and slow-bolting plants, these collards have a uniform, compact growth habit. Because of their mild cabbage taste, these greens are excellent for boiling, canning, and freezing. The big blue-green leaves are frost-resistant and ready in 75 days.

These collard greens grow in a compact and uniform manner, with loose leaves that are slow to bolt. Their mild cabbage flavor makes them perfect for boiling, and they can also be easily canned or frozen. Ready in just 75 days, these large blue-green leaves are even frost-resistant.

Collard greens, also known as wild or non-heading cabbage, likely originated in Asia Minor and the Mediterranean region. They eventually made their way to Europe, though historians debate whether it was the Romans or the Celts who brought them there.