Collards, Vates Seeds

This slow bolting, collard is one of the highest yielding collard plants and produces delicious dark green leaves.

How to Grow Vates Collards

• Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
  
• Annual
  
• Days to Maturity: 75- 85
  
• Hardiness Zone: 3- 12
  
• Soil: pH 6.5- 6.8
  
• Temperature: Warmer
  
• Light Preference: Full sun
  
• Planting:
  
• Depth: 1"
  
• Plant Space: 12"
  
• Row Space: 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.