Green Glaze Collards

Brassica oleracea viridis. Germination 92% Oct 2024, Packed for 2025 Approximately 70 seeds per packet. Origins and History Green Glaze Collard is an old Southern heirloom collard green, first introduced in the late 1820s and widely grown across the American South throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is distinguished from other collard varieties for its glossy, smooth leaves, which made it especially valued in the days before chemical pest controls because the sheen naturally helped resist cabbage worms. Once a common household garden staple, it nearly faded from cultivation but has been preserved by seed savers who appreciate its resilience and culinary heritage. Appearance and Characteristics Green Glaze Collard plants are compact and upright, reaching about 2–3 feet in height. Their most defining feature is the striking glossy green foliage—the leaves are smoother, shinier, and less crinkled than typical collards. The gloss gives them an almost “waxed” appearance, helpi