{"product_id":"collards-champion-seeds-1g-heirloom-brassica-oleracea-for-gardens-containers","title":"Collards Champion Seeds – 1g Heirloom Brassica oleracea for Gardens \u0026 Containers","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollards Champion is a hardy, heirloom variety of Brassica oleracea prized for its large, tender, blue-green leaves and excellent cold tolerance. These nutritious greens are a staple in Southern gardens and are equally at home in raised beds or containers. Whether you're growing for fresh salads, sautéing, or traditional slow-cooked dishes, Champion collards deliver reliable yields and robust flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and slow to bolt, this variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its vigorous plants produce an abundance of leaves over a long harvest window, making it a valuable addition to any vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom variety with large, smooth, blue-green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cold tolerance and slow to bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutritious, flavorful greens for fresh or cooked use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous growth habit; suitable for gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable yields over a long harvest period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica oleracea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial grown as annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil; pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, rosette-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 (often grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds ¼–½ inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7–14 days. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow for healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollards benefit from consistent watering and a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants are young. Harvest outer leaves first, leaving the central rosette to continue producing. For a fall crop, sow seeds in mid-to-late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 gram of Collards Champion seeds (Brassica oleracea).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824833528118,"sku":"FOLIA2-1376","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6508826529_ne5e.jpg?v=1793004886","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/collards-champion-seeds-1g-heirloom-brassica-oleracea-for-gardens-containers","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}