Collards, Georgia

Collards Georgia - This slow bolting, collard is one of the highest yielding collard plants and produces delicious dark green leaves. With huge, juicy leaves, this variety is perfect for any salad!

How to Grow Georgia Collards

• Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
  
• Annual
  
• Days to Maturity: 65-80
  
• Hardiness Zone: 3-10
  
• Soil: rich and moist, well-drained
  
• Temperature: Warmer
  
• Light Preference: Full sun or partial shade
  
• Planting:
  
• Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Space: 6-12"
  
• Row Space: 18-24"
  
• Pests/disease: Cabbage Looper, Diamondback Moth, Imported Cabbageworm
  
• Seed Count:
  
• 1 oz - Approximately 8,000 Seeds
  
• 4 oz - Approximately 32,000 Seeds
  
• 1 lb - Approximately 128,000 Seeds

Collards require rich, well drained soil and they produce the best flavor when grown in cooler weather. Once the leaves reach approximately 8 inches they are ready to be harvested. Collards prefer full sun exposure but can tolerate partial shade.