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45 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Morris Heading Collards. This early maturing plant produces heavy yields of delicious blue green collards. Perfect steamed, boiled, or stir fry. Harvest young tender leaves for the best flavor. Slow to bolt in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Also known as Cabbage Collards. Traditional greens are grown in the South. Suitable for hydroponic gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662842. An heirloom variety from the USA.
Lot No: 102317
Germination: 90%
Test Date: 07/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 128,000
Plant Height: 18 to 24” 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.