Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs
Collard Vates
Collard Vates
You will get 1 gram seeds of Collard Vates for planting.
Collard Vates is a variety of collards, a leafy, nutrient-dense vegetable that is popular in the Southern United States. The Collard Vates seeds are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance. Planting depth should be 1/4 inch deep and soil should be kept moist but not wet. The ideal temperature range for Collard Vates is between 65-75 degrees. It prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
Here's how to get started with Collard Vates:
• Purchase Collard Vates seeds from your local nursery or online retailer.
• Prepare the soil by loosening it and adding compost or manure for extra nutrients.
• Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep and keep the soil moist but not wet.
• Thin the seedlings when they reach 4 inches tall, leaving 12 inches between each plant.
• Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
• Harvest leaves when they are 6-8 inches long by cutting them off at the base of the stem.
• Enjoy your harvest!
Collard Vates (Brassica oleracea var. Acephala) is an easy-to-grow, cold hardy variety of collards that produces large, tender leaves with excellent flavor. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and K as well as calcium and iron. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide and can tolerate temperatures as low as 15 degrees F (-9 C). Collard Vates is resistant to many common pests and diseases and will produce leaves all season long until frost kills it in late fall or early winter.
For best results, plant Collard Vates in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter added in for nutrients. The soil should remain evenly moist but not soggy wet. Fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer and water regularly during dry spells. Harvest leaves when they are 6-8 inches long by cutting them off at the base of the stem. Enjoy your harvest!