{"product_id":"collard-georgia-southern-seeds","title":"Collard Georgia Southern Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Big, Tender Southern Greens from Heirloom, Non-GMO Georgia Southern Collard Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgia Southern is the classic Southern collard, prized for generations for its big, tender, blue-green leaves. Our heirloom Georgia Southern collard seeds (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e) grow into large, upright plants that handle heat far better than most greens and keep producing into cold weather. Mild, hearty, and dependable, they are a cornerstone of home cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for gardeners in warm climates and anyone who loves cooked greens. Collards are tough, forgiving, and hugely productive, tolerating summer heat and light frost alike, so they reward beginners with a long, generous harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow collard seeds directly or start them indoors, planting them about a quarter to half an inch deep. They germinate quickly, in about 5 to 10 days. Grow collards in full sun, spacing plants about 12 to 18 inches apart to give the large leaves room. They grow in spring and fall, and stand well through heat and cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollards are easygoing. Keep them evenly watered for tender leaves, feed them for lush growth, and pick regularly to keep the plants producing. A fall frost sweetens the flavor, and the plants often keep going for many months. Watch for cabbage worms in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the outer leaves from the bottom up once plants are established, usually around 60 to 75 days, always leaving the central growing point. This lets a single plant supply you with greens over a long season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgia Southern collards are made for the kitchen. Braise them slowly in the Southern style, add them to soups and stews, saute the younger leaves, or use the big leaves as wraps. Hearty and mild, they are a satisfying, nourishing green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners grow our collard seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Georgia Southern collard seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow big, tender greens and save seed from your best plants. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43858429411535,"sku":"ORIVCG_09_35","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/18MS_kVbMxu-tP0Pp2A-9CHnIjX27DXxd_s0.png?v=1782907825","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/collard-georgia-southern-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}