Greens

Whether you prefer good old-fashioned spinach, or the more exotic flavor and look of Swiss chard, it helps to know what conditions your greens prefer. Use the chart below to ensure all your greens grow strong to the finish.

Collards

Georgia Southern
Matures in 80 days
Grows like cabbage. Withstands cold; flavor improved by frost. Used extensively for greens.
1/2 oz ......020-20095.............$1.79
1/4 lb.......020-30095................ASK
1 lb...........020-50095................ASK
5 lb...........020-60095................ASK

Champion
Matures in 78 days
A favorite in the south, this high yielder features uniform, strong blue-green leaves borne on 34 inch stalks. Known for its winter hardiness.
1/2 oz.......020-20097............$1.79
1/4 lb.......020-30097................ASK
1 lb...........020-50097................ASK

Vates
Matures in 75 days
Non-heading and slow to bolt, with mild flavored cabbage-like leaves. Frost resistant and winter-hardy in southern gardens.
1/4 lb.......020-30092................ASK
1 lb...........020-50092................ASK

Morris Heading
Matures in 83 days
Short-stemmed plant is 30 to 34 inches high, with broad, wavy, medium-green leaves and moderately tight head. Slow bolting. Good for winter planting. Longer standing than Georgia.
1/2 oz.......020-20096............$1.79
1/4 lb.......020-30096................ASK
1 lb...........020-50096................ASK

Spinach

Tyee Hybrid
Matures in 35 days
A tasty, dark green spinach, Tyee tolerates heat well and is slow to bolt. Highly resistant to downy mildew (races 1 and 3), it stands erect and grows quickly.
1/2 oz.......020-20293............$2.49
1/4 lb.......020-30293................ASK
1 lb...........020-50293................ASK

Bloomsdale Longstanding
Matures in 45 days
A beautiful variety with medium-large leaves that are rounded at the tips, crinkly and thick, and a shiny, rich green. A good choice for late spring or summer harvesting. Good freezing qualities.
1/2 oz.......020-20292............$2.29
1/4 lb.......020-30292................ASK
1 lb...........020-50292................ASK
5 lb...........020-60292................ASK

Swiss Chard

Silverado
Matures in 60 days
Especially resistant to bolting, the plants are compact with eye-appealing dark green leaves and wide white stems. Harvest outer leaves first to keep plant producing throughout the season.
1/2 oz.......020-20196............$1.99
1 lb...........020-50196................ASK

Lucullus
Matures in 55 days
Stems are light green in color, broad and thick; leaves are light green and crumpled. Excellent for freezing.
1/2 oz.......020-20310............$1.99
1 lb...........020-50310................ASK

Rhubarb Swiss Chard
Matures in 60 days
This attractive 20 to 24 inch plant produces deep green leaves with red veins. Stems are bright red and slightly flattened.
1/2 oz.......020-20194............$1.99
1/4 lb.......020-30194................ASK

Kale

Spring
Matures in 30 days
Makes a fine salad when young and tender. Sometimes called Hanover Salad. Plant is hardy, smoothleaved and quick-growing.
1/2 oz.......020-20142............$1.79
1/4 lb.......020-30142................ASK
1 lb...........020-50142................ASK
5 lb...........020-60142................ASK

Premier Kale
Matures in 45 days
When over-wintered, the plants remain compact while developing new growing points on the main stem. This results in a higher production of foliage for spring harvest. Plants resist bolting 3 to 4 weeks longer. A vigorous growing, smoothleaved variety with deep green foliage and scalloped edges.
1/2 oz.......020-20149............$2.29
1/4 lb.......020-30149................ASK
1 lb...........020-50149................ASK
5 lb...........020-60149................ASK

Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch
Matures in 53 days
Resistant to cold weather, this variety is great for freezing. Spreading and uniform plant. Leaves have a distinct bluishgreen cast, extremely curly.
1/2 oz.......020-20145............$1.79
1/4 lb.......020-30145................ASK
1 lb...........020-50145................ASK
5 lb...........020-60145................ASK

Curled Siberian
Matures in 60 days
Used for home and market gardens, and freezing. Vigorous and hardy plant. Low and spreading, with large, thick leaves.
1/2 oz.......020-20144............$1.79
1/4 lb.......020-30144................ASK
1 lb...........020-50144................ASK
5 lb...........020-60144................ASK

Cress

Upland Cress
Matures in 50 days
Dark green, glossy leaves, spicy flavor. Also called "Creasy Greens".
1/2 oz.......020-20148............$2.29
1/4 lb.......020-30148................ASK
1 lb...........020-50148................ASK
5 lb...........020-60148................ASK

Mustard

Mustard Tendergreen
Matures in 55 days
Mild mustard with spinach flavor. Large oblong leaves, very dark green in color, smooth, with slender, light center ribs.
1/2 oz.......020-20171............$1.99
1/4 lb.......020-30171................ASK
1 lb...........020-50171................ASK
5 lb...........020-60171................ASK

Giant Southern Curled
Matures in 60 to 70 days
Produces well throughout the growing season. An impressively large plant with oval-shaped leaves that curl and fringe on the edges. Bright medium green.
1/2 oz.......020-20170............$1.99
1/4 lb.......020-30170................ASK
1 lb...........020-50170................ASK
5 lb...........020-60170................ASK

Florida Broadleaf
Matures in 50 days
A large, erect plant with vigorous growth habit. Popular variety featuring bright green leaves with cream colored midribs.
1/2 oz.......020-20173............$1.99
1/4 lb.......020-30173................ASK
1 lb...........020-50173................ASK
5 lb...........020-60173................ASK

Savannah Hybrid
Matures in 20 days
An exceptionally early producer, Savannah resists bolting better than open pollinated types and adapts well to diverse conditions. Uniform and fast-growing, plants stand tall with round, thick, deep green leaves.
1/4 oz.......020-10172............$2.29
1/4 lb.......020-30172................ASK

Old Fashioned
Matures in 48 days
Sweet and tender healthy greens. Growth habit is semierect, with lush medium-dark green leaves that are decidedly serrated. Harvest promptly and often, as this is an early bolting mustard green.
1/2 oz.......020-20174............$1.99
1/4 lb.......020-30174................ASK
1 lb...........020-50174................ASK
5 lb...........020-60174................ASK

Turnips

Alamo Turnip
Matures in 45 days
In the Southeast, this variety has shown excellent results for processors. Yields have been as high as 50% greater than standard varieties due to its vigorous regrowth. Processors like the excellent taste. This unique hybrid compares favorably for type to standard Turnip Greens, but with much more vigor. This variety shows excellent yields and regrowth ability.
1/4 oz.......020-10339............$2.49
1/4 lb.......020-30339................ASK
1 lb...........020-50339................ASK

Seven Top
Matures in 40 days
Grown primarily for the tasty, nutritious tops as the root is very tough and nonedible. Harvest often when the tops are young and tender to promote regrowth.
1/2 oz.......020-20333............$1.79
1/4 lb.......020-30333................ASK
1 lb...........020-50333................ASK
5 lb...........020-60333................ASK

Topper Hybrid
Matures in 35 days
Grown exclusively for the abundant, tasty, dark green leaves. Similar to Seven Top, the plant is erect and a very energetic producer.
1/4 oz.......020-10336............$2.49
1/4 lb.......020-30336................ASK

Royal Crest Hybrid
Matures in 55 days
Similar to the Purple-Top White Globe, Royal Crest offers improved uniformity and quality. Strong, deep colored greens and bright roots.
1/4 oz.......020-10331............$2.49
1 lb...........020-50331................ASK

White Lady Hybrid
Matures in 35 to 45 days
The white flesh is very sweet and flavorful. Root is mediumsized with excellent color and uniform round shape.
1/4 oz.......020-10338............$2.49
1/4 lb.......020-30338................ASK

Amber Globe
Matures in 75 days
Sweet and fine-grained with pale yellow-white flesh. The 14 inch tops are robust and large, medium-green, and cut-leaved. The globeshaped roots are 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
1/2 oz.......020-20335............$1.79
1/4 lb.......020-30335................ASK
1 lb...........020-50335................ASK

Purple-Top White Globe
Matures in 55 days
The classic turnip. Tops are medium-large, dark green and erect. Root is 4 to 5 inches in diameter and globe shaped. Bright purple on top and white below.
1/2 oz.......020-20332............$1.79
1/4 lb.......020-30332................ASK
1 lb...........020-50332................ASK
5 lb...........020-60332................ASK

Vegetable Type	Growing Suggestions
Collards	Plant collards in spring or make the most of their heat tolerance and stagger plantings by seedingthe vegetable in June, July and August for a continuous supply. For the best flavor, the leavesshould be picked while still tender.
Spinach	Germinates best in nitrogen-rich soil that is rather cool. Sow one inch deep, covering firmly, in rows one foot apart or in beds for better use of space. For fall plantings, sow more thickly as germination is slower in warmer soil. Keep well-watered and weeded.
Swiss Chard	Feeling a bit adventuresome? As soon as the ground can be worked in the spring, lay your rows 18 to 24 inches apart. Sow the seed immediately and cover with an inch of soil. Thin to allow 4 or 5 inches between plants. Harvest when plants reach 7 to 9 inches tall, using the outer leaves first to ensure always having young and tender leaves. Swiss chard will winter over in milder areas.
Kale	Kale cannot tolerate hot weather, but doesn't mind the cold. In fact, it tastes even better when nipped by a frost. Sow early in spring in rows two or three feet apart. The vegetable may also be sown in October for spring use if covered with straw. Kale is rich in Vitamins A and C, high in potassium, calcium and iron, and is a good source of fiber. It maintains flavor best when frozen.
Mustard	Sow seed thinly as early in the spring as weather permits, in rows about a foot apart. For late fall use, sow during August. One ounce sows 100 row feet.
Turnips	Turnips hit their peak just about the time other vegetables in the garden succumb to frost, but they can also be planted in the spring. In either case, turnips like frequent cultivation and temperatures under 75 degrees. To grow spring turnips for the roots rather than for greens, plant the seeds in hills located 12 to 18 inches apart and cover with 1/2 inch of soil. After they are up and growing, thin to 4 or 6 inches apart. If growing mainly for the tasty tops, however, sow thickly and don't thin as much. Harvest while small for best flavor and texture. For a winter crop, sow in late July or early August in rows or just broadcast the seed.