COLLARDS ‘Georgia Southern’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Acephala Group
Georgia Southern’ collards syn. borecole is an heirloom vegetable released in 1880. The large, succulent, ruffled, deep blue-green leaves form a loose rosette like an open cabbage, no head is formed. It is easy to grow and hardy, tolerant of cold weather, the flavor is improved by frost. Grow it during the cool season to use as a nutritious, steamed, tender green with a delicious, mild cabbage flavor.
Plant Type: Cool season annual, frost-hardy
Plant Height: 70 – 100 cm
Sow When:
- Temperate/Subtropical: Early spring and early autumn
- Tropical: March – July
Germination:
- 7 – 10 days
- Depth: 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow Where: Direct into the garden bed or seedling tray
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil pH 6.5
Rows: 60 – 90 cm apart
Spacing: 25 – 30 cm between plants
Details: Keep soil moist; heavy feeder, add organic fertilizer monthly
Harvest: 60 – 75 days; pull leaves from the bottom of the plant
