Collards- Champion

Description

1. Champion Collard Greens are a hardy, high-yielding variety that produces large, nutritious leaves with a mild, earthy flavor. Ideal for both spring and fall plantings, they are perfect for gardeners looking to grow a healthy, easy-to-harvest green. Known for their resilience, Champion Collards thrive even in colder climates, making them a great addition to any vegetable garden.
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3. Features:
4. Cold-Tolerant: Champion Collards are well-suited for cooler climates and can tolerate light frosts, offering a long harvesting period from fall to early spring.
5. Tender, Mild Flavor: Provides tender, flavorful leaves that are great for cooking, sautéing, steaming, or adding to soups and stews.
6. High Yielding: Produces large, dark green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern, ensuring an abundant harvest throughout the growing season.
7. Nutrient-Rich: A healthy addition to your garden, packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and iron.
8. Versatile Culinary Uses: Perfect for making traditional collard greens, but also suitable for stir-fries, salads, and other vegetable dishes.
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10. Specifications:
11. Plant Type: Annual Vegetable
12. Mature Size: Plants reach 18-30 inches in height, with leaves about 10-12 inches long
13. Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4-1/2 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil
14. Planting Season: Best planted in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest
15. Planting Spacing: Space plants about 12-18 inches apart for optimal air circulation and healthy growth
16. Growing Time: Approximately 60-85 days from sowing to harvest
17. Harvest Time: Leaves can be harvested as soon as they are large enough, typically after 60-85 days. Pick outer leaves first to allow the plant to continue growing and producing fresh leaves.