When to plant collard in zone 6a
A planting schedule for collard in USDA hardiness zone 6a, where the typical last spring frost is around Apr 29, 2026 and the first fall frost around Oct 16, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Utica, OH) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Collard planting schedule for zone 6a
- Start seeds indoorsFeb 26, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026
- Start hardening offMar 30, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsApr 9, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about May 14, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
Zone 6a covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for collard dates worked out from your nearest weather station:
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Utica, OH) in zone 6a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.