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COLLARDS (FALL VEGGIES)

Collards are great winter hardy veggies!  Learn the best ways to plant them, keep them alive and eventually harvest them!

Can they be grown in containers?

Yes!  Be sure that your pot is large enough so that you can plant your collards 18-24 inches apart.  Collards need to be planted at least 6-8 weeks before the first Fall frost.

How long does it take to grow?

It depends on the variety of Collard you are planting, but most take between 55-90 days to fully mature.

How much sun does it need?

Collards love FULL sun!

What varieties do you have in stock?

Strange’s West Broad carries (while supplies last):

Champion: A very compact variety with a higher tolerance to warmer temperatures.  Leaves last about 2 weeks longer than most collard varieties.

Georgia: These are the heirloom variety of collards that are hot and cold tolerant.  Younger leaves can be picked for salads and mature leaves can be harvested for later cooking.

Morris Heading: Bolt resistant heirloom variety with looser heads that are a dark green color.

We also carry a variety of Collard seeds, if you prefer to start there: