Yellow Cabbage Collards
Brassica oleracea Approximately 70 seeds per pack. Germination ~ 92% Oct 2024 Packed for 2025 Origins and History Yellow Cabbage Collards are a beloved North Carolina heirloom. Considered to have milder flavor and more tender leaves than most collards, the yellow-tinted leaves of 'Yellow Cabbage Collards' form a loose head. Seed for cabbage collards is very hard to come by. The Yellow Cabbage Collard is a treasured heirloom from the Southern United States, especially North Carolina and surrounding regions. Thought to date back at least to the 19th century, it belongs to the unique “cabbage collard” group—collards with a more compact, cabbage-like habit rather than the typical loose leaves. The “yellow” name refers to its distinct leaf coloration. This collard has been maintained through careful seed saving by farming families, making it one of the culturally significant varieties passed down through generations in the South. Overall, Yellow Cabbage Collards are not only a delici