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75 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Georgia Southern Collards. The plant produces high yields of dark blue-green collard leaves. It is a popular Southern collard greens variety prized for its ability to be sown in spring after the last frost and in mid-to-late summer for fall/winter harvest. Fall plantings benefit from frost-sweetened flavor and can overwinter in milder climates. Greens are traditionally grown in the South. They are tasty, tender, mild, and juicy. High in Vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. Good for freezing and canning. It does well in poor and sandy soils. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. An 1879 heirloom variety from the USA.
Lot No: 102315
Germination: 90%
Seeds Per Pound: 128,000
Plant Height: 24 to 36” Tall
Planting Season: Spring/Fall
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Collard seeds are usually planted directly in the garden, but can be planted indoors and transplanted outdoors. If growing indoors, plant seeds 5 to 7 weeks before setting outdoors. If sowing seeds directly in the garden, plant seeds in the spring 30 days before the last frost, and in the fall 90 days before the first autumn frost. Plants can grow 24 - 36" tall.
Requires fertile, sandy soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Keep seedlings and transplants consistently moist. Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
You can cut leaves as you need them if you want the plant to produce more leaves, or you can cut the entire plant at ground level.