Collards
Herb latin name: Collards,Collards Extract
Latin name: Brassica oleracea viridis
Synonyms: Brassica oleracea acephalaBrassica oleracea acephala
Family: Cruciferae
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Not known in the wild. Propagation of Collards: Seed - sow in a seedbed outdoors in April/May. Plant out into their permanent poHabitat of the herb: the herb: Not known in the wild.
Propagation of Collards: Seed - sow in a seedbed outdoors in April/May. Plant out into their permanent positions in the summer as space permits. Do not let the seedlings get overcrowded or they will soon become leggy and will not make such good plants. If your seedlings do get leggy, it is possible to plant them rather deeper into the soil - the buried stems will soon form roots and the plant will be better supported. The perennial forms can be increased by cuttings. These can be taken at almost any time that they are available. Use shoots about 8cm long of the current year's growth and place them in individual pots in the cuttings frame. They root very quickly and easily.
Cultivation of the herb: Not known in the wild.
Medicinal use of Collards: None known
Known hazards of Brassica oleracea viridis: None known
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