vegetable variety in zone 6a
Champion collards in zone 6a
Champion · Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Days to harvest
- 55 to 80
The verdict
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About Champion
Mild, sweet, tender; productive bunching collard. Slow-cooked greens, salads when young. Cold-hardy, holds through frost, slow to bolt in spring.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Champion in adjacent zones
Other collards varieties for zone 6a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Champion collards grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Champion is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 6a.
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Image: "Brassica oleracea var. acephala Victoria Pigeon 0zz", by Photo by David J. Stang, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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