Champion Collards: Bolt-Resistant, Productive Compact Greens
Champion Collards are an improved Vates-type variety known for their exceptional bolt resistance and high productivity. These compact plants produce rich blue-green, cabbage-like leaves that are ready to harvest in just 70 days from planting. Developed for extended field holding, Champion Collards offer gardeners a longer harvest window, making them an excellent choice for both home gardens and market growers.
These versatile greens are prized for their tender, succulent leaves that offer a slightly bitter, earthy flavor profile. Champion Collards are packed with nutrients, particularly high in vitamins A and C, making them a healthy addition to any diet. Their compact growth habit and waxy leaf surface provide natural resistance to pests, including cabbage worms, ensuring a more reliable harvest with less maintenance.
Champion Collards thrive in full sun and prefer cool temperatures, making them ideal for fall planting and winter harvests in many regions. Plants typically reach a height of 24 to 36 inches with a spread of 18 to 24 inches, fitting well into most garden spaces. Their ability to tolerate poorer soils better than other brassicas, combined with their frost hardiness, makes Champion Collards a resilient and adaptable crop for various growing conditions.
Growing Success Tips:
- Plant in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5
- Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation
- Water consistently, providing 1-2 inches of water per week
- Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continued production
Champion Collards offer gardeners a reliable, nutritious, and easy-to-grow green that stands up to challenging conditions while providing an extended harvest season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, these collards are sure to be a valuable addition to your vegetable patch.
For an extra nutrient boost, apply a balanced organic fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
Product Features
- Bolt-resistant improved Vates-type collards
- Compact plants with 24-36 inch height
- Blue-green, cabbage-like leaves
- 70 days to maturity from planting
- Full sun exposure required
- Prefers cool temperatures
- Plant spacing: 12-18 inches
- Suitable for fall planting and winter harvest
- Tolerates poor soil conditions
Key Benefits
- Extended harvest window due to bolt resistance
- High productivity for continuous yields
- Natural pest resistance from waxy leaf surface
- Rich in vitamins A and C for nutritional value
