Growing Collards, also Collard greens, Borekale

Brassica sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    S                  
      T                
      P P              

(Best months for growing Collards in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 40 - 50 cm apart
  • Harvest in 8-11 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, chamomile)
  • Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chili, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard

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09 Mar 22, (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Keep a close eye on them and tell us what happens. Bst to plant when the moths aren't about, when there is little rain for insects and bugs to breed.
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13 Dec 21, arthur (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy Collard Green Champion in Johannesburg
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05 May 21, Rolanda (USA - Zone 9b climate)
My collard seeds did germinate but they aren't growing beyond the first set of leaves. What his happening?
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06 May 21, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Are you planting at the right time? How fertile is your soil. Fertiliser, watering and full sunlight are required.
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21 Feb 21, Benny Anthony (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I live in West Auckland New Zealand and would like to know where I can find collard greens?
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28 Feb 21, Jess (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi Benny, try ' King seeds '. That's where I got mine. Best of luck
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23 Feb 21, Anonymous (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Try seed selling companies on the net.
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05 Feb 21, Jess (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, what can I plant with my collards to deter small white flys that seem to be All over the underside of my collards?
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20 Apr 23, Alison (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Pyrethrum might work
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08 Feb 21, Anonymous (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Look up the internet for an organic spray.
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