Collards Vates

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Matures in 70 days One of the most nutritious of all greens. Plants are easy to grow, tolerant of heat and cold and very rich in vitamins and minerals. The juicy leaves have mild c abbage-like flavor and are delicious boiled, steamed or as an addition to salads. SOWING…Sow seed outdoors as early as ground can be worked. Plant in rows 24 to 30 inches apart spacing seeds 1 inch apart in the row. Cover seed with ¼ inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow. THINNING…When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin to 12 to 18 inches apart. GERMINATION…Germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and temperature conditions. REMARKS…Contains vitamins A, B, and C. The flavor of this wholesome green is greatly improved after frost. Show more