When to plant collards
Very hardy · shrugs off freezesCollardsis keyed to your local frost dates. The offsets below hold anywhere — but the calendar dates they land on don’t. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your city’s nearest NOAA station.
Collards planting timeline
Very hardy: withstands hard freezes and is among the first crops you can plant.
Shop collards seeds →AFFILIATECollards planting FAQ
When should I start collards seeds indoors?
Start collards indoors 4–6 weeks before the last spring frost, so seedlings are ready to plant out once the weather warms.
Can I direct sow collards?
Yes — you can sow collards directly outdoors 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after the last spring frost.
How long does collards take to grow?
Collards takes about 55–75 days from transplanting to harvest, depending on the variety and conditions.
Can I plant collards in the fall?
Yes — sow collards for a fall crop 6–10 weeks before the first fall frost.
Is collards frost-hardy?
Very hardy: withstands hard freezes and is among the first crops you can plant.
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