🥬 Collard Greens
🍴 Overview
Crop: Collard Greens
Common Varieties in OK: ‘Champion’, ‘Georgia Southern’, ‘Top Bunch’
Planting Season: Early spring or fall (best flavor after a light frost)
Days to Maturity: 60–85 days
🎨 Trait Legend
🟩 Cool-season – Tolerates light frost
🥬 Leafy green – Harvested for leaves
🟩 Full sun – Needs 6–8 hours of direct sun
🌱 Replant OK – Can be started indoors or direct-seeded
📏 Spacing & Soil
Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches
Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, pH 6.0–6.8
Fertilizer: Balanced (10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks if needed
🌱 Cultivars We Recommend
‘Champion’ 🟩
Cold-hardy with large, dark green leaves. Good for fall harvest.
‘Georgia Southern’ 🟩
Classic Southern variety. Mild flavor and great texture.
‘Top Bunch’ 🟩
Fast-growing hybrid with upright leaves for easier harvesting.
🧠 Tips
Harvest from the outside in; leave center for regrowth
Sweeter flavor after a light frost
Watch for cabbage worms — neem oil or BT works well
Doesn’t bolt as quickly as spinach or mustard greens