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Champion
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Champion is a refined collard selected for bolt resistance and heavy, broad leaves that stay productive in variable weather—a step up from older heirlooms for many commercial growers. Colour is rich green; texture holds under cooking without turning slimy if not overdone. Popular in late-20th-century seed lists. Use for large-leaf wraps, chopped braises, or chips. Handles spring plantings that would bolt weaker types. Flavour stays in the mild collard range.
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Champion collards were promoted for improved bolt resistance over older strains.
Commercial seed houses featured Champion for Southern and mid-Atlantic growers.
Champion entered many home-garden collard line-ups.
Champion continued as a dependable named collard cultivar.