latin name

brassica sp.

pollination requirements

Collards are not self-pollinating and rely on insects to transfer pollen between flowers.

site and soil

well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5, and prefer full to partial sun, with afternoon shade or dappled light ideal in southern climates

Size at Maturity

7 ft

Merritt Perennial Collard Clone

Name: Merritt Perennial Collard Clone
Brand: Planting Justice
SKU: PJ-1068-MER-ORG
Price: 12.0 USD
Availability: InStock

brassica sp.

$12.00

in stock

Certification

organic

Quantity must be 1 or more

An amazing green tree collard variety that was propagated originally from a very hardy, unirrigated volunteer collard seedling at Merritt Community College in Oakland, Ca. Merritt tree Collards are a green, perennial brassica plant hardy to at least 20°and grow on average 4-10 feet high with a strong stout compact trunk and are more compact and dense than Purple Tree Collards. Leaves can grow to over 2ft in length. The tree collard may begin to flower in year 2 or 3 (or sometimes the 1st year), but they will keep going after flowering is finished. Easily propagated by cuttings. Plant at least 3 ft apart

USDA Organic

USDA Hardiness Zone 8-10

Pot Size: 4x6 or 4 inch

Plant size: 6inches+

***Purchase of this plant/tree pays for one tree to be planted in Southern Madagascar to fight desertification and to build food forests

https://plantingjustice.org/plant-a-tree-in-southern-madagascar/

latin name

brassica sp.

pollination requirements

Collards are not self-pollinating and rely on insects to transfer pollen between flowers.

site and soil

well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5, and prefer full to partial sun, with afternoon shade or dappled light ideal in southern climates

Size at Maturity

7 ft