Morris Header variety description
Plants have continuous variation in leaf toothing and blistering, but all leaves are light green with light green stems. Leaves are highly lacerate and have a wavy to dentate margin. Leaves tend to curve upward. Plants are semi-prostrate and have moderate heading capabilities. Plants measure 14-20 inches tall and 33-50 inches wide. Mild mustard flavor and slightly sweet.
Morris Header variety history
Stewarded by Mayo McLamb of Nakina, North Carolina, who has grown and saved seeds of this variety for several decades. His grandfather, Morris Long, was reputed to have developed this collard in the early 20th century. In 2006, Mayo gave seeds to Dr. John Morgan, a cultural geographer and 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 (G 32760).
Seed Status:
This variety is low quantity in the Seed Savers Exchange collection and is in need of regeneration. We are actively looking for more seed stewards willing to regenerate and steward this variety. Please get in touch if you are interested. Email collards@seedsavers.org.