Collards, Vates Non Heading Collard Greens
Collard, Vates
Vates is Non-Heading Variety of Collard. Plants tolerant of both hot and cold temperatures and frost makes the leaves taste sweeter. This variety has a compact growth habit and is non-heading and very slow to bolt, known for its lack of purpling. The leaves are a large, slick, crumpled, dark blue-green and tasty with a mild cabbage like flavor, ideal for boiling, canning and freezing. Slow to bolt.
- Botanical Name - Brassica oleracea
- Zone: 3-9
- Days to Maturity: 65-80 Days
- Height: 24-36" Tall
- Foliage: Green Blue
- Treated: No
- Germination Time: 5-12 Days
- Breed: Heirloom, Open Pollinated
- Germination Rate: 90%
- Lifecycle: Biennial
- Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Watering: Average to Moderate
- Sow Method: Direct Sow or Transplant
- Sow Depth: 1/4
- Plant Spacing: 12 inch
- Row Spacing: 18-36 inch
- Season of Interest: All
Did you know... Collards are usually grown as an annual, but they are a biennial plant and will produce yellow four-petaled flowers in loose clusters in its second year. Those dry into long capsules known as siliques that contain the tiny seeds.
CLASSIFICATION: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-Gmo, Biennial
COMPANIONS:
- Potatoes
- Celery
- Dill
- Chamomile
- Sage
- Thyme
- Mint
- Rosemary
- Lavender
- Beets
- Onions
ALLIES:
- Aromatic plants deter cabbage worms
ENEMIES:
- Strawberries