Collards, Champion

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

How to Grow Champion Collards

• Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. viridis
  
• Annual
  
• Days to Maturity: 75-85
• Hardiness Zone: 3-10
  
• Soil: rich and moist, well-drained
  
• Temperature: Warmer
  
• Light Preference: Full sun
  
• Planting:
  
• Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Space: 12-18"
  
• Row Space: 2-3'
  
• Pests/disease: Aphids, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles
  
• 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.