Collard Greens Seeds
Collard Greens Seeds
- Moderate Care
- Small Space Friendly
- Container Friendly


Growing Collard Greens Seeds
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Germination Rate
5 to 10 days
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Sun
Full Sun (6+ hours) or Partial Sun (4-6 hours)
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Plant Size
12 to 24 inches
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Water Needs
Keep soil evenly moist
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Seed Depth
1/4 inch light cover
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Container Size
Extra Large Pot (24–36 inch)
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Expect To Harvest
60-90 days
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Zones
3-9
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Plant Spacing
18 to 24 inches apart
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Companion Plants
Celery, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers
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Pest
Aphids, thrips, cutworms, cabbage looper, beetles, and earworms
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Culinary Uses
Greens, great in salads, smoothies, or in cooked dishes.
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Growing Season
Spring and Fall
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Start Planting Indoors
4 to 6 weeks before the last frost
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Start Planting Outdoors
2 to 4 weeks before the last frost
Growing Instructions
Starting your seeds
You can start Collard Greens seeds indoors using a heat mat to encourage germination. Once the seedlings sprout and grow a few sets of leaves, move them outdoors. Keep the soil moist and provide 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. When direct sowing Collard Greens seeds, plant them about 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 12–18 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart to give them plenty of space to grow.
Harvesting your seeds
To harvest collard greens, wait until the leaves are large enough to use, usually around 8-10 inches in length. Harvest the outer leaves first, using scissors or garden shears to cut them off at the base of the stem. This encourages continuous growth and allows the inner leaves to develop. Regular harvesting promotes a longer harvest period, and collard greens can be harvested throughout the growing season.
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