Georgia Southern Collard Green Seeds
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Georgia Southern Collard Green Seeds
Georgia Southern collards, or Brassica oleracea, are the verdant heart of southern cuisine. These robust, leafy greens carry a hint of bitterness, softened into a mellow tang when cooked. Often, they find their place in hearty soups, robust stews, or as a vibrant side dish, lending a touch of emerald elegance to any plate. Beyond their savory taste, these collards are a powerhouse of nutrients, making them a delectable and healthful addition to your meals.
Growing Georgia Southern collards is relatively straightforward; they thrive in cooler weather, making them a perfect fall or spring crop. These collards prefer well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8; they need full sun to grow optimally. To plant, sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep; space them 18 to 24 inches apart to give the plants room to spread. Regular watering is essential; collards need about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week.
Harvesting Georgia Southern collards can begin once the leaves reach a usable size, typically about 40 to 85 days after planting, depending on growing conditions. For continuous harvest, pick the outer leaves first, allowing the inner leaves to grow. These collards are frost-tolerant; they can even improve in flavor after a light frost. With their nutritional benefits and ease of cultivation, Georgia Southern collards are an excellent addition to any garden.
- 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.