Collards

COLLARDS, GEORGIA SOUTHERN OR CREALE
Collard plants produce good yields of dark blue-green collard leaves. High in Vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. Good freezing and canning variety. A traditional greens grown in the South. Collards tolerate more heat and cold than most other vegetables grown in the South. They are easy to grow from vegetable seed, productive and well suited to either large or small gardens. Collards grow best in cool weather and need as much sunlight as possible. They also need a deep soil that is well drained and well prepared. Collards do not form heads and are grown for their leaves. They are a member of the cabbage family.

The roots of the collard plant easily reach depths of 2 feet of more. Dig the soil as deep as possible to produce the most vigorous vegetable plants. This loosens the soil so small feeder roots can grow more easily. If the soil is mostly clay or light sand, add organic matter. A 3 inch layer of compost is adequate. Spread it over the planting area before digging. Clear the soil of rocks and large sticks. Turn it to cover the plant material on the soil surface. Do this before planting to allow time for the material to begin rotting.

Dark blue-green stemmed plants form a large, open head of leaves high in vitamins A, B1, B2, and C. Particularly valuable in the south for winter greens. This packet will plant approximately a 92 foot row.

• Days to Germination: 8 - 12
• Days to Harvest: 75
• Planting Depth: 0.25 - 0.5 Inch
• Plant Spacing: 24 Inches
• Spacing Rows: 36 Inches
• Preserve By: Freezing & Canning

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Start seed indoors 6 weeks before last killing frost in spring. Or, sow 2 seeds together outdoors every 4 inches. Thin to 1 plant every 2 feet when seedlings are 2 inches tall.

PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS:
Save thinnings of young plants to eat early as fresh, tender greens. A light frost improves the flavor of collards and will not injure leaves.

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