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Can You Grow Collard Greens in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

Collards are well-suited to your zone — they handle summer heat and frost alike.

Plant zones

5a–11b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Collard Greenses in Louisiana

Start indoors

Jan 2

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 31 – Apr 20

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Collard Greens

Collard greens are a Southern staple — extremely hardy, tolerating both frost and summer heat better than most brassicas. Rich in nutrients and one of the most productive greens per square foot.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow. Harvest lower leaves as needed. Plants withstand hard frosts — flavor improves after cold snaps. In warm zones, grow as a fall/winter crop.

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Gardening in Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.