Georgia Southern Collard Greens Seeds

Georgia Southern is a time-honored heirloom collard green valued for its tender leaves, mild flavor, and dependable garden performance. This classic Southern variety produces large, smooth, blue-green leaves with excellent texture and a less bitter taste than many collards. Well suited for cool-season growing, Georgia Southern thrives in spring and fall gardens and becomes even sweeter after light frost. It’s a staple for traditional Southern cooking as well as fresh, home-grown greens.

Seed Packet Details

Packet Size: Standard home-garden seed packet (Approx. 500 seeds)

Packed with care and shipped from Kentucky.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
Variety: Georgia Southern Collard
Seed Type: Open-pollinated heirloom
Life Cycle: Annual

What to Expect

Georgia Southern collards grow into upright, productive plants with large, smooth leaves that are easy to harvest. The leaves are tender when young and develop a rich, mild flavor as they mature. This variety is known for its cold tolerance and steady growth, making it an excellent choice for extended harvests throughout the cool season.

Growing Basics

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Sow Method: Direct sow or transplant recommended
Sow Depth: ¼–½ inch
Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
Row Spacing: About 3 feet
Days to Maturity: Approximately 70–75 days
Growing Conditions: Cool-season crop, frost tolerant

Growing Guide: Collard Greens

Overview

Collard greens are hardy leafy vegetables prized for their nutrient-dense leaves and tolerance to cool temperatures. They grow best in mild conditions and can be harvested continuously by picking outer leaves as plants mature.

Before Planting

Prepare fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Collards prefer soil with consistent moisture and grow best in cooler weather. A soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5 is ideal.

Planting

Sow seeds directly outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring, or plant again in late summer for fall harvests. Seeds can also be started indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Thin seedlings to proper spacing once established.

Watering

Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Mulching helps retain moisture and keeps soil temperatures consistent.

Fertilizing

Collards are heavy feeders. Incorporate compost before planting and apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to support steady leaf production.

Days to Maturity

Georgia Southern collards are typically ready for harvest in about 70–75 days, though leaves can be harvested earlier for baby greens.

Harvesting

Harvest outer leaves first, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing. Plants can be harvested over an extended period for continuous yields.

Growing Tips

Flavor improves after exposure to cool temperatures or light frost. Regular harvesting encourages new leaf growth and prevents plants from becoming overly tough.