{"product_id":"purple-tree-collard-live-plant-perennial-edible-vegetable-1-ft-tall-6-inch-pot-rare-purple-leaf-brassica-zones-8-10","title":"Purple Tree Collard Live Plant, Perennial Edible Vegetable, 1 Ft Tall, 6 Inch Pot, Rare Purple Leaf Brassica, Zones 8–10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow an unusual and productive edible plant with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Tree Collard (Brassica oleracea)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e! This rare, long-lived perennial vegetable grows into a small tree, offering beautiful ornamental foliage and a harvest of tender, flavorful leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike ordinary collards, Purple Tree Collard develops a tall, branching growth habit and can become a lasting feature in an edible landscape or food garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: 1 live Purple Tree Collard plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height: Approximately 1 foot tall when shipped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping pot: 6-inch nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height: Approximately 6–10 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan: Can live approximately 15–20 years under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA hardiness zones: 8–10; may survive Zone 7 with winter protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type: Perennial edible vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Purple Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Tree Collard features attractive blue-green leaves with striking purple veins. During colder winter weather, the foliage can develop deeper, more vibrant purple coloring, making this edible plant an eye-catching addition to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor and Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are tender, slightly sweet, and nutty in flavor. They can be harvested for cooking throughout the year when growing conditions allow. Cooler weather can improve the sweetness of the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily, or partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-draining loamy or clay soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 1–1.5 inches per week, adjusted for rainfall, temperature, and soil conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best suited to USDA Zones 8–10. In Zone 7, winter protection or a favorable microclimate may be needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow enough room for this unusual perennial vegetable to develop its potential mature height of 6–10 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive one live Purple Tree Collard plant approximately 1 foot tall, shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variations in foliage color, plant shape, and size are normal. Purple coloration may vary with temperature and season. Some minor leaf changes or shipping stress may occur during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd this rare, productive, and beautiful perennial vegetable to your edible garden or food forest!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67379498615025,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_13_068f0951-c392-4dec-878d-1fa73ad085e3.jpg?v=1793374700","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/purple-tree-collard-live-plant-perennial-edible-vegetable-1-ft-tall-6-inch-pot-rare-purple-leaf-brassica-zones-8-10","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}