Collards, Champion

Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Biennial (usually grown as an annual)

Description: Champion Collards are sturdy, upright plants with dark green, crinkled leaves that are rich in vitamins and minerals. Known for their tolerance to cold weather, they thrive in cool climates and are highly productive throughout the growing season.

Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches

Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade

Companion Plants: Companion plants for Champion Collards include carrots, onions, and mint. Carrots help loosen the soil, onions deter pests, and mint repels harmful insects.

Common Pests: Common pests include cabbage worms and aphids.

Organic Pest Management: Control cabbage worms by handpicking or using floating row covers. Manage aphids with insecticidal soap or neem oil spray, or proactively by spacing plants with plenty of air circulation.

Growing Information: Plant Champion Collards in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Keep soil consistently moist by watering often and/or mulching in with leaves or woodchips. Harvest outer leaves to promote continual growth throughout the season.