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Can You Grow Collard Greens in Texas?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Collards are well-suited to your zone — they handle summer heat and frost alike.
Plant zones
Texas last frost
Texas first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Collard Greenses in Texas
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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.
Gardening in Texas
Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Collard Greens in Texas?
Collards are well-suited to your zone — they handle summer heat and frost alike.
What zone is Texas?
Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).
When do you plant Collard Greenses in Texas?
Plant Collard Greenses around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Apr 16 – May 6.