Georgia Southern Collard seeds can be sown directly outdoors. Can also be sown indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost.
Dark green leaves with yellow stems.
Seed Count: (1g) approx. 285 seeds
Row: 18"-24" apart
Plants: 16"-18" apart
Days to Germination: 5-10
Maturity: 65+ days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Growth Habit: Mound
Light: Full Sun
Flavor: Similar to spinach and beet
Hardiness Zone: 6+
Tips: Watch for slugs and snails!
Collards will cross pollinate with any member of the Brassica oleracea which includes cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and brussels sprouts. So be sure to separate a great distance. Before gathering seed, you will have to overwinter them. To overwinter, you will want to preserve them by heavy mulching or transplant to pot of sand and store in temps between 35-40 degrees. Once spring arrives and you can repot, harvest and store seeds after they have dried out.
