Growing collards in zone 8b

In USDA zone 8b, the typical last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost is November 14. Here is when to plant collards against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsJanuary 20

Transplant outdoorsMarch 3

Direct sow outdoorsFebruary 24

Expected harvestApril 25 to May 15About 60 to 80 days from sowing.

Plant in fallAugust 15

These are zone 8b averages

Computed from 3,378 ZIP codes in zone 8b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for collards from Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.