Top Chop Collard Seeds

Days to Maturity: 74

A hybrid variety, Top Chop Collard is grown as a leafy vegetable, forming a loose bouquet of large leaves. The plant has a fast regrowth and very high bolt resistance, making for bountiful harvests. The broad, flat, dark green leaves have good texture and sweet flavor. Collard is considered a superfood for its nutrient rich content, having a high (top 20) Aggregate Nutrient Density Index score (ANDI), or micronutrient-per-calorie density. It is an excellent source of fiber, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K, and a good source of vitamin E, vitamin B-6, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.

An herbaceous biennial, typically grown as an annual, Top Chop Collard, is a member of the cabbage and mustard family (Brassicaceae or Cruciferae), commonly called crucifers, brassicas, or cole crops. Top Chop’s upright habit makes it easy to harvest. A good choice for the South, it remains productive in warmer weather and may