Tender smooth-leaved large greens, high in vitamins A and C. Cold hardy. Tolerates poorer soils than other brassicas. 60-75 days.
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Collards
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Wide-spread in ancient Europe. Likes well drained soil with near neutral pH and sunny spot. Keep well watered. Mature plants tolerate frost. Sow late summer and autumn.
300 seeds per gram
Collards planting information:
| Tropics: | Apr-Sep |
| Subtropic: | Mar-Sep |
| Mild: | Feb-Apr |
| Cold/Frost: | Jan-Apr |
| Plant space cm: | 40-50 |
| Row space cm: | 50-100 |
| Depth cm: | 0.5-1 |
| Best soil temp: | 8-30 °C |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 300 |
| Rate per hectare: | 500g |
| Average days to maturity: | 60-80 |
