Top Bunch Collard Greens
Brassica oleracea
BRAS-sik-a all-er-RAY-see-uh
Edibles: Leafy Green
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Top Bunch 2.0 Collard is the second generation in the Top Bunch line. Early-maturing and regrows quickly after harvesting. Heat-tolerant and cold-tolerant. It has wavy, lightly savoyed leaves with a sweet flavor and crisp texture. This variety produces vigorous plants with fast regrowth.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Rosette
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
60 Days
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid