Ferry-Morse Collards Seeds - Georgia Southern Organic

Georgia Southern Collards are dark, blue-green stemmed plants. This collard green variety forms a large, open head of leaves high in vitamins A, B1, B2 and C. These collards are particularly valuable in the south for winter greens. Organic and nutrient-dense, Georgia Southern Collards provide essential vitamins to keep you healthy throughout the winter season.

• Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Grows Best In: Full Sun
• Days to Germination: 8-12 Days
• Days to Maturity: 75 Days
• Best Container Size: 12"+
• Growing Height: 10-24"
• Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)

• Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Moths and Pollinators
• Botanical Name: Brassica Oleracea
• Flavor: Mild flavor improves with light frost
• Preparation Ideas: Put these leaves in a pot with enough water to cover them and add 1/2 cup of salt before letting them soak
• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 400-500
• Fill Weight: 1.5 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall/Winter
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall/Winter

You can start Georgia Southern Collards Greens seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last killing frost in the spring. Or you can sow 2 Georgia Southern Collards Greens seeds together every 4". Thin to 1 plant every 2' when seedlings are 2" tall.

• Planting Depth: 0.25-0.5"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Georgia Southern Collards Greens seeds roughly 2' apart, keeping rows approximately 3' apart

Save thinning of young plants to eat early as fresh, tender greens. A light frost improves the flavor of the collards and will not injure leaves.