Vates' is a popular non-heading, slow-bolting collard with large blue-green leaves on 32" tall plants. Produces high quality frost-resistant greens especially suited to the Mid-Atlantic region and southern areas.
How do collards grow Vates?
Growing Instructions
- Before Planting: Collards need a fertile, well-drained soil high in organic matter with a pH range of 6.0–7.5.
- Planting: For direct sow, plant from early spring to approximately 3 months before expected fall frost.
- Watering: Water 1 to 1.5 inches per week.
Are Vates collards heirloom?
Collard, Vates (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) Extremely tender, medium green leaves are broad and slightly crumpled. - The juicy leaves have a mild cabbage-like flavor and are delicious boiled, steamed, or as an addition to salads. - Tolerant of heat and cold.
