Collard Seeds - Georgia Southern

A garden-ready collard seed selection for home growers, market gardens, and seedkeepers.

Georgia Southern Collard seeds produce one of the most widely grown and trusted collard varieties in the Southern United States, valued for its large, productive plants and classic rich collard flavor. This long-established variety has earned its reputation through dependable performance, heavy leaf production, and excellent tolerance to heat and cold. Georgia Southern is a true garden staple that provides abundant harvests of traditional cooking greens throughout the growing season.

Plants grown from Georgia Southern Collard seeds develop tall, vigorous plants with broad, slightly crinkled blue-green leaves that grow along a sturdy central stalk. The leaves are large and thick, making them ideal for harvesting both young and mature. As cooler weather arrives, the flavor becomes richer and slightly sweeter, which is why many growers favor planting Georgia Southern for fall and winter harvests. The plants are known for their productivity and ability to continue producing new leaves when harvested regularly.

In the kitchen, Georgia Southern collards are a cornerstone of traditional Southern cooking. The large leaves hold their texture well during slow cooking, making them ideal for braising, stewing, and simmering with savory seasonings. They can also be sliced and sautéed, added to soups, or used as hearty cooking greens in a wide range of dishes. For growers seeking a classic collard with strong flavor, large leaves, and dependable harvests, Georgia Southern Collard seeds remain one of the most trusted and time-tested varieties to grow.