Mountain Valley Seed Company Collards Seeds
Best reliable heirloom variety for home gardeners seeking high yields.
A resilient, high-yielding variety that produces large, tender leaves with a mild flavor. This improved cultivar stands up to heat and cold better than standard options, making it a reliable staple for any home garden.
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a reliable, high-volume harvest
- Northern growers wanting to extend their autumn harvest season
- Southern gardeners dealing with unpredictable spring heat waves
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners working with limited raised bed square footage
- Low-maintenance growers who prefer hands-off pest management
- Impatient planters looking for a quick-turnaround leafy green
Performance breakdown
Climate Adaptability
Thrives across an impressive range of zones from two to ten.
Harvest Window
Extended production cycle keeps fresh greens available well into the season.
Disease Resistance
Robust cultivar stands up to common garden pathogens with minimal intervention.
Ease of Cultivation
Reliable germination and forgiving nature make this ideal for beginners.
Bolt Resistance
Maintains leaf quality even when temperatures climb during the summer.
Container Suitability
Compact mature height fits perfectly in pots or raised garden beds.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Days to Maturity
75-85 days
Days to Germination
5-12 days
Planting Depth
0.25 inches
Plant Spacing
12-18 inches
Row Spacing
30 inches
Mature Height
10-12 inches
Sunlight Exposure
Full sun
Hardiness Zone
2-10
Plant Type
Vegetable
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