Whaley’s Favorite Cabbage Collards

Brassica oleracea Seeds per pack ~ 100  Germination: 81% Jun 2024 Packed for 2025 Origins and History Whaley’s Cabbage Collard is a rare and treasured heirloom variety that originates from the Whaley family of South Carolina, where it was carefully stewarded for generations. Unlike many collards that have remained leafy and open, this variety developed a unique heading habit more akin to cabbage, making it a standout in the history of Southern greens. Passed down through family seed saving traditions, Whaley’s Cabbage Collard represents the cultural and agricultural heritage of the American South, embodying both resilience and adaptation to local growing conditions. Appearance and Characteristics This heirloom is distinct in forming a loose, rounded head resembling cabbage while maintaining the tenderness of collards. Its leaves are broad, smooth, and light to medium green, with a slightly crinkled edge. Plants can grow tall and sturdy, with heads averaging 12–16 inches across. The fla