Days To Maturity:  75
Days To Germination: 7-14
Planting Depth:  1/2 inch
Spacing, Row:   3 feet
Spacing, Plant:  18-24 inches
Light:  Sunny Location

SOWING: For early crop sow seed directly outdoors in early spring. For fall and winter crops sow seed in August.  Sow 2-3 seeds together every 3 inches. Planting depth 1/2 inch.  Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

THINNING AND SPACING: When seedlings are 1-1/2 inches tall, thin to 1 plant every 3 inches. As plants grow crowded, thin to 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart or plant in blocks spacing plants 18 inches apart in all directions.

SUGGESTIONS:  Collards are grown like cabbage. Sow seeds sparingly to avoid crowding and spindly growth of young seedlings. Grows best in moderately rich and moist garden soil.  Thinnings are delicious to eat. Harvest outer leaves all season.

COLLARDS
Vates (75 Days)
Brassica oleracea var. acephala

28 to 32 inches tall, non-heading type. Dark green, slick and crumpled leaves on vigorous spreading plant. Slow bolting and frost resistant.