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When to Plant Collard Green in Zone 2A

USDA Zone

2A

Cities Covered

26

Avg Last Frost

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2A

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Collard Green seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Days to Maturity 60 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6+ hours)
Plant Spacing 18" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Collard Green

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Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Collard Green in USDA Zone 2A

Collard Green (Brassica oleracea var. viridis) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2A. This zone includes cities like Anchorage, Takotna, Eielson Afb and 23 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2A is around Tuesday, June 1, 2027. For best results, start your Collard Green seeds indoors around Tuesday, April 20, 2027, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, June 1, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Collard Green approximately 60 days after planting.