{"product_id":"collard-green-seeds-vates","title":"COLLARD GREEN Seeds, Vates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVates Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea 'Vates')\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom, open-pollinated collard valued for its compact, non-heading plants and cold-hardy, slow-bolting habit. It produces tender blue-green leaves over a long season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica oleracea 'Vates'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated collard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 36 inches, non-heading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade (4 to 6 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthern-style braised greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaute and stir-fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall and overwintering gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in spring or late summer in fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. Keep moisture consistent to keep leaves tender and sweet. Vates is compact and slow to bolt, making it dependable in both heat and cold. Pick outer leaves for a long, cut-and-come-again harvest, and expect the sweetest flavor after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild, hearty, and earthy with tender leaves that grow sweeter after cool weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304495517974,"sku":"SQ7313019","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/COLLARD_GREEN_Seeds_Vates.jpg?v=1764180251","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/collard-green-seeds-vates","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}