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Champion Collards · Collard

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Planting Schedule

Add Champion Collards to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMay 4th
Last FrostJun 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 1st
Harvest BeginsAug 10th
Harvest EndsAug 1st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity70
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: Start indoors for an earlier crop, but transplant only when nights are reliably above cold-tolerant minimums and keep plants well-watered for fast root establishment.