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Ole Timey Blue Collards Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardening

Ole Timey Blue Collards Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds directly before the last frost or during late summer for a fall crop

Plant seeds shallowly in well-drained soil

Maintain adequate spacing between plants

Keep soil evenly moist to support good germination

How to Grow


Grow plants in full sun or partial shade

Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

Water regularly to keep soil moist without waterlogging

Feed plants with nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote leafy growth

Tips

Harvest outer leaves when they are tender for best texture

Flavor improves in cool conditions after light frost

Apply mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds

Avoid overcrowding to maintain healthy plant growth

Use row covers to protect young plants from pests

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Biennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Large

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Ole Timey Blue Collards Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinate

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Ole Timey Blue Collards are a traditional heirloom collard green variety with deep historical roots and strong performance. These greens are known for their large, tender leaves that become even more flavorful after light frosts. Well suited to cool to moderate climates, they are a dependable addition to home vegetable gardens.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Leafy greens

plant-height

Plant Height

Medium

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

Cool

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–45 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.6–1.2 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000154306

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ole Timey Blue Collards different from other collard varieties?

Its blue-green leaves and hardy growth make it a dependable choice for cool-season vegetable gardens.

Can Ole Timey Blue Collards be grown in raised beds and containers?

Yes, they grow well in raised beds, garden plots, and large containers with fertile, well-dra

Can the outer leaves be harvested while the plant continues growing?

Yes, harvesting the outer leaves allows the center of the plant to continue producing fresh foliage.

Does Ole Timey Blue Collards perform well in cool-season gardens?

Yes, it thrives during the cooler temperatures of spring and autumn.

Can the harvested leaves be used in a variety of recipes?

Yes, the nutritious leaves are commonly enjoyed steamed, sautéed, added to soups, or used in other cooked dishes.

Yes, the nutritious leaves are commonly enjoyed steamed, sautéed, added to soups, or used in other cooked dishes.

Yes, frequent harvesting helps promote fresh leafy growth and extends the harvest season.