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