When to Plant Collard Greens in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around February 18, transplant or plant outdoors April 1 to June 15, and expect your first harvest around June 15. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around August 11. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Collard Greens planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 18
Transplant outdoors
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
Jun 15
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 7
Transplant outdoors
Aug 11
Projected first harvest
Oct 25
spring planting
fall planting
Most collard greens mature in about 60 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Collard Greens planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 13
Transplant outdoors
Mar 27
Projected first harvest
Jun 10
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 17
Transplant outdoors
Aug 21
Projected first harvest
Nov 4
spring planting
fall planting
Most collard greens mature in about 60 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
2 varieties of collard greens in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with collard greens
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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