Organic Georgia Collard Greens Seeds

Georgia collard greens are a popular, hardy leafy green that thrives in a variety of climates, especially in the southern United States. Here’s how to grow them successfully: 1. Best Time to Plant • Cool Weather Crop: Collard greens grow best in cooler weather. • For a spring harvest, plant 2-4 weeks before the last frost. • For a fall harvest, plant 6-8 weeks before the first frost. Collards are frost-tolerant and taste sweeter after light frosts. 2. Choose the Right Location • Sunlight: Full sun is ideal (6+ hours per day), though they can tolerate partial shade. • Soil: Collards prefer rich, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Add compost or aged manure to improve fertility. 3. Planting • From Seeds: • Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, spaced 6 inches apart. • Once seedlings are 4-6 inches tall, thin them to 18-24 inches apart. • From Transplants: • Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows that are 2-3 feet apart. 4. Watering • Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlo