Fuzzy’s Cabbage Collard variety description
Slight variation in population. One plant is a lighter shade of green while another has light purple petioles. Leaves orbicular to spatulate in shape with a wavy to toothed margin. Leaves have low blistering and are drooping. Plants are semi-prostrate and have a slight heading capability. Plants measure 10-20 inches tall and 22-38 inches wide. Average taste qualities.
Fuzzy’s Cabbage Collard variety history
Grown by Alton Hall of Cameron, North Carolina. As of 2003, Mr. Hall (aka “Fuzzy”) had saved seed of this variety for 18 years, since about 1985, after he received it from another seed saver. In 2003, Fuzzy gave some seeds to Dr. Edward Davis, a professor of geography at Emory & Henry College, who was collecting heirloom collard strains for preservation on behalf of the USDA Accession. Seed Savers Exchange requested this variety in 2016 from the USDA Accession collection (PI 662809).
Seed Status:
This variety has been successfully regenerated as is available on The Exchange. Click the button below to request this seed from the Seed Savers Exchange Collection.
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