Collards, Vates Non Heading Collard Greens

Collard, Vates Vates is Non-Heading Variety of Collard.  Plants tolerant of both hot and cold temperatures and frost makes the leaves taste sweeter. This variety has a compact growth habit and is non-heading and very slow to bolt, known for its lack of purpling. The leaves are a large, slick, crumpled, dark blue-green and tasty with a mild cabbage like flavor, ideal for boiling, canning and freezing. Slow to bolt. Botanical Name - Brassica oleracea Zone: 3-9 Days to Maturity: 65-80 Days Height: 24-36" Tall Foliage: Green Blue Treated: No Germination Time: 5-12 Days  Breed: Heirloom, Open Pollinated Germination Rate: 90% Lifecycle: Biennial Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade Watering: Average to Moderate Sow Method: Direct Sow or Transplant Sow Depth: 1/4 Plant Spacing: 12 inch Row Spacing: 18-36 inch Season of Interest: All Did you know... Collards are usually grown as an annual, but they are a biennial plant and will produce yellow four-petaled flowers in loose clusters in its second