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75 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Georgia Southern Collards. The plant produces high yields of dark blue green collard leaves. They are tasty, tender, mild, and juicy. High in Vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. Good freezing and canning variety. Does well in poor and sandy soils. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Traditional greens are grown in the South. An excellent choice for home gardens. An 1879 heirloom variety from the USA.
Lot No: 102315
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 07/2025
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.