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Champion Collards
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. viridis 'Champion'
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 60 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
A heat and cold tolerant hybrid collard that produces large, smooth, blue-green leaves perfect for traditional Southern cooking. This variety is exceptionally slow to bolt and continues producing tender leaves through both summer heat and winter cold, making it ideal for year-round harvests in mild climates.
Planting
Direct sow 4-6 weeks before last spring frost or 10-12 weeks before first fall frost. Can also start indoors and transplant.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, harlequin bugs. Common diseases: Black rot, clubroot, downy mildew.