Georgia Southern Creole
Collards
Brassica oleracea var. viridis
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
About
Georgia Southern Collards are dark, blue-green stemmed plants. They form a large, open head of leaves high in vitamins A, B1, B2, and C. These are particularly valuable in the south for winter greens.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
8–12 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
75 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25–0.5 in
Seed Spacing
24 in
Row Spacing
36 in
Thin To
24 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–95 °F
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Air Temp
15–80 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last killing frost in the spring. Or, sow 2 seeds together every 4 inches. Thin to 1 plant every 2 feet when seedlings are 2 inches tall.
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