vegetable variety in zone 8a
Georgia Southern collards in zone 8a
Georgia Southern · Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 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 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Georgia Southern in adjacent zones
Other collards varieties for zone 8a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Georgia Southern collards grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Georgia Southern is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 9a, which includes zone 8a.
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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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