• Vates Collards Seeds
  • Vates Collards Seeds
  • Vates Collards Seeds
  • Vates Collards Seeds
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Vates Collards Seeds

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Vates Collards (Brassica oleracea) are a dependable, open-pollinated heirloom variety valued for their robust growth, cold tolerance, and exceptional flavor. The dark green, slightly crinkled leaves grow upright in loose clusters rather than forming heads, making harvesting easy and continuous. Their mild, sweet, cabbage-like taste is enhanced by cooler temperatures and frost, making them an excellent choice for late-season growing and winter gardens.

  • Approximately 150 Seeds Per Pack 
  • Type: Open-pollinated, Cool Season
  • USDA Zones: 3–12
  • Days to Germinate: 5–10 days
  • Days to Maturity: 65–80 days
  • Plant Height: 24–32 inches
  • Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Soil: Rich, Well-draining
  • Flavor: Mild, sweet, cabbage-like

Uses

Vates Collards are versatile and delicious:

  • Cooked: Excellent sautéed with garlic, braised in broth, or simmered slowly for tender greens.
  • Raw: Young, tender leaves can be finely chopped into salads or coleslaw.
  • Traditional: Ideal for authentic Southern dishes cooked with smoked meats or seasoned with vinegar-based sauces.

Growing Instructions

Direct sow seeds into rich, fertile soil that drains well. Maintain consistent moisture, avoiding overly wet conditions. Vates Collards flourish in cooler weather and develop their best flavor after exposure to frost. Harvest leaves individually from the outer edges inward, promoting ongoing leaf production and extending your harvest season.

    Vates Collards Seeds
    Vates Collards Seeds
    Vates Collards Seeds
    Vates Collards Seeds

    About Our Seeds

    • Beyond Organic & Non-GMO

      All of our seeds are Non-GMO and grown beyond organic, using kitchen safe methods without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. We believe in purity from seed to soil, so you can feel confident about what you’re planting, harvesting, and feeding your family.



    • Reliable High Germination

      Tested for Real Gardens, Not Just Lab Conditions: We don’t just grow test plots—we plant our seeds in real soil, under real conditions, and track how they perform in the same kinds of gardens you use.



    • Simple Instructions, Real Support

      Each seed variety comes with easy-to-follow, straight forward planting instructions—no jargon or guesswork. We also offer growing tips based on our own experience to help you succeed, even if you're new to gardening. Our goal is to empower you with confidence, not overwhelm you with complexity. If you ever need help, we're just a message away.

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      We’re a small, American family business built on values of stewardship, hard work,
      and generosity. We grow what we believe in and give back to causes that matter, including helping single mothers and families in need. Every seed we sell reflects the care we put into our land, our faith, and our community.



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