DESCRIPTION
Growing Morris Heading Collard Vegetable Garden Seeds
Growing Directions:
The Morris Heading Collard seeds can be both sown indoors and outdoors, depending on the climate of the area. For direct outdoor sowing, sow the Morris Heading seeds between three and four weeks before the final frost of the season. For the best results, provide the collard seeds with soil that has a pH between 6 and 6.5. The collard plants will thrive in full sun, and must be watered consistently, about an inch or two each week, so that they do not dry out. When growing these collard plants, be sure to keep the plants themselves dry, as wet leaves are most prone to disease. Water them near the soil, or early in the day. These collard greens will be ready to be harvested after 75 to 85 days. When you are ready to harvest your Morris Heading plants, take each leaf off of the plant individually, or harvest the entire plant at once. Leaving the bottom of the collard plant will allow the leaves to continue to grow.
Facts:
Seeds Per Package:
- 5 g - Approximately 560 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 8,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 32,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 128,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 640,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 3,200,000 Seeds
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Brassica oleracea |
Color: |
Dark green leaves with yellow stems. |
Flavor: |
Similar to spinach and beet |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
75-85 days |
Hardiness Zone: |
3-12 |
Planting Depth: |
¼" |
Plant Spacing: |
6 Inches |
Row Spacing: |
18 Inches |
Growth Habit: |
Mound |
Soil Preference: |
PH level of 6 to 6.5, rich soil with Organic matter is best. |
Temp Preference: |
Warmer |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
Pests/diseases: |
Susceptible to slugs, snails, and cabbage root maggots. |