When to Plant Fall Collards: Zone Dates and Leaf Harvest
Sow or transplant fall collards by zone. Catalog days to harvest are about 60. Pick outer leaves at 10 to 12 inches. Confirm with frost settings.
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When to Plant Fall Collards
Sow or transplant fall collards in late summer into fall while cool weather holds. Catalog days to harvest are about 60. Leaves sweeten after cool nights. Use My Garden frost settings or a zone fall calendar such as zone 6 fall, zone 7 fall, or zone 8 fall.
See the collard greens plant page.
Dates by Zone
These are typical catalog fall windows. Confirm with frost settings.
- Zone 3: August 15 to September 30. Prefer transplants; late seed is a stretch before frost.
- Zone 4: August 20 to October 1.
- Zone 5: August 25 to October 10.
- Zone 6: September 1 to October 20.
- Zone 7: September 10 to November 1.
- Zone 8: September 20 to November 15.
When to Harvest
Pick outer leaves when they are about 10 to 12 inches long. Leave the growing point so the plant keeps producing. Flavor improves after cool temperatures.
Next Steps
Sow or transplant this week if your zone window is open. Pair with fall kale and fall cabbage. Start from What to plant now.