Vates Collard Green Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

Vates Collard Green Seeds are from Brassica oleracea var. viridis, a cool-season leafy vegetable variety known for its compact growth habit, dark blue-green leaves, and tolerance to cooler temperatures. This traditional collard green variety is commonly grown in home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. Vates Collards perform best in fertile, well-draining soil with consistent moisture and full sun. They are suitable for gardeners looking for a productive leafy green crop with a compact plant form.

Features

• Seeds of the Vates Collard Green vegetable variety
• Produces dark blue-green leafy foliage
• Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Performs well in cool-season growing conditions
• Requires fertile, moisture-retentive soil
• Suitable for repeated leaf harvesting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. viridis
• Common Name (US): Collard Greens, Collards
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Biennial vegetable grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring and Late Summer
• Sowing Season Months: March–May, July–August
• Germination: 5–10 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 18–30 in tall, 18–24 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 in apart