When to plant collard in zone 6b
A planting schedule for collard in USDA hardiness zone 6b, where the typical last spring frost is around Apr 22, 2026 and the first fall frost around Oct 20, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Cisco, UT) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Collard planting schedule for zone 6b
- Start seeds indoorsFeb 19, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
- Start hardening offMar 23, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsApr 2, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about May 7, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
Zone 6b 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 (Cisco, UT) in zone 6b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.