When to Plant Collard Greens in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, start seeds indoors around February 4, transplant or plant outdoors March 18 to June 1, and expect your first harvest around June 1. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around September 1. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Collard Greens planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 4
Transplant outdoors
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
Jun 1
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 28
Transplant outdoors
Sep 1
Projected first harvest
Nov 15
spring planting
fall planting
Most collard greens mature in about 60 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Collard Greens planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 23
Transplant outdoors
Mar 6
Projected first harvest
May 20
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Aug 7
Transplant outdoors
Sep 11
Projected first harvest
Nov 25
spring planting
fall planting
Most collard greens mature in about 60 to 75 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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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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