{"product_id":"salad-bowl-lettuce-copy","title":"Champion Collard Greens","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChampion Collard Greens \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig Leaves. Big Harvests. Built to Last.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSome vegetables give you one harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChampion Collards can keep producing for months.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eChampion produces large, tender blue-green leaves with the rich, mild flavor that makes collards a kitchen-garden classic. Harvest the lower leaves individually and the center keeps growing, providing a steady supply of fresh greens throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven better? \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCold weather can make them sweeter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Champion Collards?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥬 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbundant harvests.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge plants continually produce broad, nutritious leaves that can be harvested throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e❄️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent cold tolerance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollards are remarkably hardy and can continue producing after many other vegetables have finished for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e😋 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSweeter after frost.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExposure to cool temperatures can increase sugars within the leaves, creating the sweeter flavor gardeners prize in fall-grown collards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e✂️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest again and again.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick the mature lower leaves while leaving the growing center intact and plants continue producing fresh foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e💪 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with nutrition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollard greens provide vitamins \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA, C, and K\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, along with folate, calcium, fiber, carotenoids, and other beneficial plant compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Garden Workhorse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eChampion isn’t a vegetable you plant for a single meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGive it good soil, sunshine, and consistent moisture and these vigorous plants can provide \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharvest after harvest of enormous green leaves.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCollards perform beautifully in spring and truly shine as temperatures cool in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThat makes Champion an excellent choice for gardeners looking to stretch the productive season beyond summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately ¼–½ inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 18–24 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 5–10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep evenly moist for tender, vigorous growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Baby greens can be harvested young; mature leaves typically around 60–75 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e Biennial, generally grown as an annual vegetable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor the longest harvest, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edon’t cut down the entire plant.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eInstead, remove the largest lower leaves and leave the smaller center growth intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe plant will continue growing upward and producing new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eFor incredible fall collards, start another crop in summer so plants mature as temperatures begin to drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthern-style collard greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups \u0026amp; stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSautéed greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended-season growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest Your Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaby Greens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest young leaves for a tender addition to salads and cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e✂️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaf-by-Leaf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick mature lower leaves whenever you need them while allowing the plant to continue growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥬 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig Harvests\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow leaves to reach full size for generous harvests perfect for cooking and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e❄️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter Frost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave established plants growing into cool weather and experience the sweeter flavor that makes fall collards so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e❄️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrost can improve the flavor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cool temperatures encourage cold-hardy plants to accumulate soluble sugars, which can make collard leaves taste sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥬 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollards and kale are close relatives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Both belong to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and have been selected over generations for their abundant edible leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e💚 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollards are exceptionally nutrient-dense.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They’re particularly notable for their vitamin K content and also provide carotenoids, vitamin C, calcium, and fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e✂️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne plant can provide many harvests.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Picking lower leaves instead of removing the whole plant allows new growth to continue from the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🐝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLet an overwintered plant flower and you’ll see another side of collards.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Their yellow blossoms can provide food for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Once. Harvest for Months.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eChampion Collard Greens earn their name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThey tolerate cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eProduce enormous nutritious leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBecome sweeter as temperatures fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd keep giving as long as you keep picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Champion Collard Greens—and grow a dependable garden staple that can keep feeding your family long after summer is gone.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 ounce","offer_id":43473301274672,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/image_1b194bef-d044-45a4-a673-ff5f001bb2e1.png?v=1786378901","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/salad-bowl-lettuce-copy","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}