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

Your comments and tips

04 Sep 22, (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Plant Aug - Sept it says.
17 Aug 22, Ethel woodson (USA - Zone 8a climate)
It's super hot in texas right now. Can I still sow my Vate Collard seeds right now or should i wait till Oct.,?
04 Sep 22, (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Plant Aug Sept - if really hot protect them from the sun for some of the day. Shade cloth or something.
25 Jul 22, Moses Malatji (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can I buy collard green seeds or seedlings in South Afica? I live in Krugersdorp and Rustenburg.
05 Mar 22, Pat Chubb… (Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer climate)
Do collard greens have the same problems in the garden as cabbage? For instance- cabbage moths?
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.
13 Dec 21, arthur (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy Collard Green Champion in Johannesburg
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?
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.
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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I've got some collard seeds and would love to grow them. I live in tassie and so far I always have best results growing Kale from autumn. Would it be the same for collards. Thanks :)

- Lisa

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