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Collard Greens Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEBrassica oleracea var. viridis
USD 10.99
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Collard greens grow big, sturdy leaves beloved in Southern cooking and packed with vitamins.
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Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
65-75F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
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Collards care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Brassica oleracea var. viridis
- Common names
- Collard Greens
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Brassica
- Species
- B. oleracea
Start growing
Easy to grow from seed. Can handle fall planting.
Growing with your kit
Pick bottom leaves for continuous growth in Seeds In A Cup®.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest in 60-75 days.
Growing conditions
Warm and cool temperate, rich soil.
Weather & tolerances
Unique heat tolerance among Brassicas.
Pests & plant health
Flea beetles, cabbage looper.
Plant safety
Highly nutritious.
Botanical features
Non-heading cabbage with thick dark leaves.
Varieties
‘Georgia Southern’, ‘Vates’.
Garden & everyday uses
Traditional boiled greens. high Calcium
Native range & distribution
Mediterranean native; Southern USA/West Africa staple.
Conservation
Secure Southern heirlooms.
Name origins
Derived from ‘colewort’.
History
Greco-Roman origins; Southern USA staple.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-12LJ — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Collard Greens from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Collard Greens seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Collard Greens seeds take to germinate?
Collard Greens seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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