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Plants grow around 36 inches tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Champion Collard Vegetable Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica oleracea\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 days\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-12\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mound\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e PH level of 6 to 6.5, rich soil with organic matter is best.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to slugs, snails, and cabbage root maggots.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green leaves with yellow stems.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e similar to spinach and beet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Directions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Champion Collard seeds are a cold resistant variety, that can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked, or three to four weeks before the final frost of the season. 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Champion Collard seeds grow huge, slightly crumpled, juicy leaves. These collard leaves are cabbage-like, with a dark blue-green color. Champion collard has a mild cabbage-like flavor that improves with light frost. These leaves keep their eating quality 2 weeks longer than the Vates collard variety, making them excellent for home gardens and home consumption. They are slow to bolt. Non-heading type. Plants grow around 36 inches tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Champion Collard Vegetable Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica oleracea\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 days\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-12\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mound\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e PH level of 6 to 6.5, rich soil with organic matter is best.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to slugs, snails, and cabbage root maggots.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green leaves with yellow stems.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e similar to spinach and beet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Directions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Champion Collard seeds are a cold resistant variety, that can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked, or three to four weeks before the final frost of the season. Sow the collard seeds around ¼” deep in rich soil with a pH between 6 and 7. These seeds can also be started indoors and transplanted if the outdoor environment is too harsh. Be sure to choose an area with full sun for your Champion Collard plants to grow. These seeds will need plenty of water to germinate, as well as throughout their growth, and it is recommended to provide them with one to one and a half inches of water each week. When watering hre collard heads, keep them dry to prevent disease. After around 75 days, the collard greens will be ready for harvest. Harvest the leaves individually or as a whole head. Keep the base of the head intact so that the collard seeds can continue to produce all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 g - Approximately 560 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 8,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 32,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 128,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 640,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 3,200,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n"}