Old Timey Blue Collards

Brassica oleracea viridis  Approximately 80 seeds per pack.  Germination ~ 81% Oct 2024, Packed for 2025 Origins and History Old Timey Blue Collard is a traditional heirloom green with deep roots in Southern foodways. Passed down through generations of gardeners and seed savers, it represents the resilience and culinary heritage of African American and rural farming communities. Its name “blue” refers not to true blue leaves, but to the bluish-green hue of its foliage that distinguishes it from standard collard greens. As with many heirlooms, it survived through family seed saving rather than commercial catalogs, making it a cherished example of community-based seed preservation.  This variety was donated to Seed Saver’s Exchange in 1989 by Ralph Blackwell of Alabama. In his donation letter, Ralph described how this variety had been grown by his family for over a hundred years, and that his mother made a fermented sauerkraut from the leaves. Appearance and Characteristics This collard