Greens, Collard, Champion (Brassica oleracea acephala) seeds, organic
$2.95 – $20.10
Family: Mustard (Brassicaceae)
Biennial. 60 to 80 days to maturity.
Sow July-Aug, 1/2 to 1 inch deep, germ in 3 to 10 days. Thin to 18 inches apart. Rich in vitamins A, K, C and manganese. Champion makes long standing, waxy, dark blue-green leaves with white veination. Non Heading. The leaves taste sweeter once they’ve been frosted.
Packet contains 200 Seeds
5 g contains ~1,350 Seeds
10 g contains~2,700 Seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Laura Meyer (verified owner) –
Despite a weird, wet summer of flooding and water-logged beds (NW Vermont), these were maintenance-free (kept em covered), remarkably green, and one sowing in spring kept us fed June through November (and they’ll continue to, as we have bags of blanched balls in the freezer and more in the “outdoor” freezer). And they’re delicious! Oh my goodness, with some olive oil, salt, and ginger, there’s nothing finer. Very prolific. Though there are perhaps more exciting crops, this one has my heart for its life-giving consistency. The fact that one packet of seeds costs less than a (very) small bunch at the co-op is mind-boggling. We consistently harvested a dozen large bunches a week from our community garden plot. Filled me with gratitude every time. Thank you!
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Question
kelebecs –
Can the collard greens be grown in zone 5? Thank you
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Richo Cech –
hello, yes, surely, they may be readily grown as a summer annual. r
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