Georgia Collards

Description

Brassica oleracea var acephala/Viridis is a traditional vegetable in the south, rich in flavor and nutrients. Georgia Collards are a plant with large, blue-green leaves.

• 2-3 seeds per hole 
• Germination: 5-10 days. 
• Germination: 5-10 days. 
• Best temp: 75 F 
• Seed depth: ¼ inches
• 3-4 weeks before the final frost of the season. 
• Spacing: 18-24 inches
• Full sun/tolerant of partial shade. 
• Frost hardy: yes. 

Growing Tips

• Georgia Collards do best when they have a steady water supply of one to one and a half inches weekly. 
• Ensure your garden bed will maintain the length of its roots. 
• Slightly acidic, well-draining soil will grow the best collards. 

Companion Plants:

• Beets
• Bush beans 
• Celery 
• Chamomile 
• Cucumber 
• Dill 
• Garlic
• Marigolds
• Mint 
• Nasturtium 
• Onions 
• Potatoes 
• Rosemary 
• Sage 
• Thyme 

Avoid Planting with Plant:

• Grapes 
• Pole beans 
• Tomato 
• Strawberry 
• Mexican Marigolds