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Collard Greens 'Georgia Southern'

Brassica

Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Georgia Southern'

Overview
The quintessential Southern collard green variety, prized for its large, blue-green leaves that become sweet and tender after cooking. This heat-tolerant heirloom thrives in hot summers when other greens bolt, and actually improves in flavor after frost. A must-have for traditional Southern cooking and an excellent source of nutrition for the home garden year-round.
Planting
Direct sow in late summer for fall/winter harvest, or early spring. Can start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, harlequin bugs. Common diseases: Black rot, clubroot, downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot.