Grow Collard Greens Seeds, a nutritious, hardy leafy vegetable known for its large tender leaves and reliable garden performance. Collard greens produce flavorful, nutrient-dense leaves ideal for sautéing, steaming, slow-cooked meals, salads, and kitchen gardening. This cool-season favorite is extremely productive, heat tolerant, and can be harvested continuously for months.
These Non-GMO Collard Greens Seeds thrive in garden rows, raised beds, and large containers, offering repeated harvests from spring through fall. Collards withstand light frost, which enhances their leaf quality and mild flavor. Home gardeners enjoy them for dependable yields and extended harvest windows.
Features
- Large tender leaves with mild, rich flavor.
- Continual harvest from spring through fall.
- Heat and frost tolerant for long growing seasons.
- Non-GMO seed variety suitable for all garden types.
- Perfect for sautéing, steaming, and slow cooked dishes.
- Performs well in containers, raised beds, and open soil.
- Beginner-friendly cool-season leafy crop.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea)
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy green
- Growth Habit: Upright rosette with broad leaves
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Grows in Zones 3–11
- Growing Season: Spring and fall; harvest into winter in warm regions
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 60–85 days (baby leaves in 30+ days)
- Germination Temperature: 45°F–85°F (7°C–29°C)
- Plant Height: 18–36 inches
- Plant Spacing: 12–24 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Well-drained fertile soil with steady moisture
- Water Requirement: Regular moisture at soil level
- Support Needed: None
- Growth Advantage: Cold and heat tolerant with long continuous harvest
Planting Guide
- Direct sow or start indoors during cool weather.
- Plant seeds ¼–½ inch deep in moist soil.
- Space 12–24 inches apart for full leaf growth.
- Provide full sun for maximum leaf production.
- Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated.
- Harvest outer leaves continuously to encourage growth.
- Flavor improves after light frost conditions.
- Plant in spring and fall for year-round production.
- Use cut-and-come-again method for extended harvests.
