Vates Collard is a reliable, cold-hardy variety known for its dark green, tender leaves and strong tolerance to both heat and frost. This 2-pack gives you 600 non-GMO heirloom seeds to grow a generous stand of collards in your home garden. Vates is a compact, slow-bolting selection well suited to fall and winter harvests across most of the USA.
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Non-GMO heirloom variety: Vates Collard is an open-pollinated selection you can save seed from year after year.
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600 seeds total: Two packs of 300 seeds each, giving you plenty for successive plantings or sharing.
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Cold-hardy and slow to bolt: Vates holds up well through light frosts, which can actually improve leaf flavor.
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Adaptable growing conditions: Grows well in ground beds, raised beds, and large containers.
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USA-grown seed: Sourced from domestic growers and packed for home gardeners.
What's Included
- 2 seed packets
- 600 Vates Collard seeds total (approximately 300 per packet)
Growing Tips
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When to plant: Direct sow in early spring 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost, or start a fall crop 6 to 8 weeks before the first expected frost.
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Seed depth: Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart.
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Sunlight: Full sun is ideal, though collards tolerate partial shade.
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Germination: Expect seeds to sprout in 5 to 10 days under good soil conditions (60-85 degrees F).
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Harvest: Pick outer leaves when they reach 8 to 10 inches for the best texture and flavor. The plant will continue producing new growth from the center.
