Vates Collard Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: For a spring crop, direct sow vates collards seeds 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. For a fall crop, direct sow the seeds 6-8 weeks before the first fall frost. For smaller plants, plant a few seeds every 12" and1/4 deep; later remove all but the strongest plant. If you need bigger plants, space them 2' apart. For companion planting benefits, plant collards with tomatoes.
Growing: Water regularly, and provide compost or organic fertilizer several times in the summer. Collards tolerate heat very well.
Harvesting: Begin gathering leaves when the plant reaches 10-12" high; take the outer leaves first. Eventually your plant will begin to resemble a tree, with all the leaves on the top of the stalk; at this point it may need the support of a stake. A spring crop of collards usually comes an end in the hot weather of summer, while a fall crop will produce well after frost. Frost actually makes the flavor of collards much sweeter.
Seed Saving: Allow the plant to flower and go to seed. The pods will look somewhat like small green beans. After the pods dry and the seeds inside are dark brown, remove them from the plant and dry them completely indoors. Clean off as much chaff as possible, then store vates collards seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 8,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 30 Inches
Color: Green
Collards
Quick and easy to order and mailed promptly. Answers emails promptly. Great customer service.
Great selection
It was nice to find the items that I wanted
First time buyer... can't wait to plant
I haven't grown these yet but a You Tube Influencer speaks highly of this companies seeds. Her garden looks lovely. I can't wait to plant them soon. The packaging is very nice. I had one package out of many that the seal broke and they responded quickly and sent me a new package to put the seeds in. The seeds look nice and viable
Second Order
Tried these from Everwild Farms last year, I re-ordered a larger amount, very happy with these seed & production of plants, Nearly every single seed came up, I had to thin every planting as I planted 2-3 seeds each. I pick off every leaf under the upper most leaf pulled and these Collard keep on producing, Some are over 2-3 feet tall at stem level, from there new leaves are still producing from top, as those plants are a year old now, made it threw the summer, I grew pole beans and tall pepper plants between them to give shade from mid day sun and 90+% survived and doing well in the central Alabama winter so far, I also have many new plants 3 inch tall in pots to put out soon or replace any suffering from frost. I pull leaves instead of cutting off whole stem, I have tried cutting them off if plant is in a place I need to use and plants do come back or some have and produce some what different, many smaller leaves, still waiting to see those results. Taste great, made me a fan.
good quality
High germination rate, good growth & fast shipping. Will definitely order again.
Great businesd
Loved doing business with Everwilde. Will do again!
Fast service
I ordered seeds in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic thinking there would be a slow delivery process. I was amazed at how fast the product was delivered. We won't plant these seeds until fall, but I feel the quality will be just as exceptional as the service
Great transaction
Super fast shipment
Can not review. I have not received it yet (10days so far)
Can not review. I have not received it yet (10days so far). Loosing valuable growing time.
Can't got wrong on eating greens of any type or color.
Delicious, always need a side dish or have a beans, collard, and cornbread night!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: For a spring crop, direct sow vates collards seeds 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. For a fall crop, direct sow the seeds 6-8 weeks before the first fall frost. For smaller plants, plant a few seeds every 12" and1/4 deep; later remove all but the strongest plant. If you need bigger plants, space them 2' apart. For companion planting benefits, plant collards with tomatoes.
Growing: Water regularly, and provide compost or organic fertilizer several times in the summer. Collards tolerate heat very well.
Harvesting: Begin gathering leaves when the plant reaches 10-12" high; take the outer leaves first. Eventually your plant will begin to resemble a tree, with all the leaves on the top of the stalk; at this point it may need the support of a stake. A spring crop of collards usually comes an end in the hot weather of summer, while a fall crop will produce well after frost. Frost actually makes the flavor of collards much sweeter.
Seed Saving: Allow the plant to flower and go to seed. The pods will look somewhat like small green beans. After the pods dry and the seeds inside are dark brown, remove them from the plant and dry them completely indoors. Clean off as much chaff as possible, then store vates collards seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 8,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 30 Inches
Color: Green
Reviews
Review
Collards
Quick and easy to order and mailed promptly. Answers emails promptly. Great customer service.
Review
Great selection
It was nice to find the items that I wanted
Review
First time buyer... can't wait to plant
I haven't grown these yet but a You Tube Influencer speaks highly of this companies seeds. Her garden looks lovely. I can't wait to plant them soon. The packaging is very nice. I had one package out of many that the seal broke and they responded quickly and sent me a new package to put the seeds in. The seeds look nice and viable
Review
Second Order
Tried these from Everwild Farms last year, I re-ordered a larger amount, very happy with these seed & production of plants, Nearly every single seed came up, I had to thin every planting as I planted 2-3 seeds each. I pick off every leaf under the upper most leaf pulled and these Collard keep on producing, Some are over 2-3 feet tall at stem level, from there new leaves are still producing from top, as those plants are a year old now, made it threw the summer, I grew pole beans and tall pepper plants between them to give shade from mid day sun and 90+% survived and doing well in the central Alabama winter so far, I also have many new plants 3 inch tall in pots to put out soon or replace any suffering from frost. I pull leaves instead of cutting off whole stem, I have tried cutting them off if plant is in a place I need to use and plants do come back or some have and produce some what different, many smaller leaves, still waiting to see those results. Taste great, made me a fan.
Review
good quality
High germination rate, good growth & fast shipping. Will definitely order again.
Review
Great businesd
Loved doing business with Everwilde. Will do again!
Review
Fast service
I ordered seeds in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic thinking there would be a slow delivery process. I was amazed at how fast the product was delivered. We won't plant these seeds until fall, but I feel the quality will be just as exceptional as the service
Review
Great transaction
Super fast shipment
Review
Can not review. I have not received it yet (10days so far)
Can not review. I have not received it yet (10days so far). Loosing valuable growing time.
Review
Can't got wrong on eating greens of any type or color.
Delicious, always need a side dish or have a beans, collard, and cornbread night!