The Champion Collard variety is a resilient, adaptable choice for gardeners, known for its large, deep green leaves and mildly sweet flavor. Originating from the Mediterranean, collards became a staple in Southern cuisine during the 19th century. The Champion variety, developed through selective breeding, thrives in various climates and requires minimal maintenance, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Champion Collards grow up to two feet and allow for continuous harvesting from early spring to late fall, providing a reliable food source during tough times like the Great Depression. In the kitchen, their robust leaves are versatile for various cooking methods and enhance a range of dishes, from traditional Southern recipes to modern meals.
Embrace Champion Collards for their exceptional growth, nutritional benefits, and culinary versatility, as they continue to be a treasured choice for gardeners and cooks alike.
- QTY: 200
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4"
- Germination Temperature: 55-70
- Days to Germination: 5-10
- Row Spacing: 24"
- Plant Spacing: 18"
- 100' Row Yield: 70 lb
- Sun: Full
- Harvest time: 74 days
How to Save Seeds
Collards will cross pollinate with any member of the Brassica oleracea which includes cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and brussel sprouts so separate by 1 mile . They also require overwintering for seed. So you'll want to preserve them when overwintering by either heavily mulching the plant or if you have colder winters transplant the plant from the garden to a pot of sand and store over winter in an area between 35 to 40 degrees. Once spring arrives simply place the plant back out into the garden and allow to bolt. Once pods appear and dry out harvest and store seeds.
