100 Plus Giant Collard Georgia Southern Seeds Herb Collards Heirloom Non-GMO from USA

(Brassica oleracea var. acephala.) One plant will give you an armload of greens about every week or two! A great old southern favorite, pre-1880 heirloom that has a good resistance to heat and cold. Great for the South, but also good up North. A real producer with a huge yield that is very tasty and flavorful. Producs a plant that averages 3' tall with large, smooth green leaves. Huge, cabbage-like, blue-green, slightly crumpled, juicy leaves. Use the green leaves raw, steamed, and Stir Fried. They are great in green smoothies because they give a little kick to your drink. HOW TO GROW: For a spring crop, direct sow the seeds 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. For a fall crop, direct sow the seeds 6-8 weeks before the first fall frost. For smaller plants, plant a few seeds every 12" and1/4 deep; later remove all but the strongest plant. If you need bigger plants, space them 2' apart. *** Sow seeds indoors just on the surface of the soil. DO NOT COVER the seeds with soil! Keep moist, not letting the seeds dry out between watering. *** **SOIL Temperature for Germination: 60-70F **Size at Maturity: 24-36" high. **Plant Spacing: 24-30" apart, Row Spacing: 30" apart. **Hardiness: Zones 4-10 **Sun Requirement: Full Sun **Days to Maturity: 65-70 days **Days to Germination: 7-14 **Germination Rate: 94%