ZonePlant
Morris Heading collards

vegetable variety in zone 8a

Morris Heading collards in zone 8a

Morris Heading · Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 days
Days to harvest
55 to 80

The verdict

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About Morris Heading

Sweet, classic Southern flavor; compact heading-type collard. Long-cooked traditional preparations. Heritage variety with self-blanching tender inner leaves.

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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Morris Heading in adjacent zones

Other collards varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Morris Heading collards grow in zone 8a?

Yes. Morris Heading is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 9a, which includes zone 8a.

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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