ZonePlant
Georgia Southern collards

vegetable variety in zone 5b

Georgia Southern collards in zone 5b

Georgia Southern · Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
55 to 80

The verdict

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About Georgia Southern

Sweet, mild, classic tender Southern flavor; large blue-green flat leaves. Long-cooked with smoked meats, stews, ham hocks. Heritage Southern variety, heat-tolerant.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • Plum curculio
  • Codling moth
  • Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Georgia Southern in adjacent zones

Other collards varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Georgia Southern collards grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Georgia Southern is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 9a, which includes zone 5b.

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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