Embedded Files
Collards
Collards
Collards are considered a cool-season vegetable. Cool-season vegetables can withstand temperatures below 32 F (how far below varies by crop and situation) and are generally more productive and have higher quality produce when grown during cooler spring and fall seasons.
Collards are typically grown in the garden using seed and can be successfully planted in the garden in mid-March through mid-April for spring planting and early August for fall planting. A spacing of 1 - 2 feet between plants is ideal.
Recommended cultivars include Champion, Flash, and Top Bunch.
Read more about successfully growing collards in Tennessee, including harvesting and storage recommendations here.
Common Issues with Collards
Common Issues with Collards
Cabbage Worm/
Cabbage Worm/
Cabbage Looper
Cabbage Looper
A range of immature moths feed on the foliage leaving moderate to large holes in the leaves. Netting or row covers can exclude these pests, and biological or conventional insecticides can be used for control.
Aphids
Aphids
Aphids feed on leaves and other plant parts and lodge themselves around buds. Can often be found on the underside of leaves. Conventional insecticides or insecticidal soaps can be used for control.
Downy Mildew
Downy Mildew
Downy Mildew looks like purplish spots that then turn yellow/brown on the upper side of the leaf. You may see the growth on the leaf underside. Protective fungicides, crop rotation, and resistant cultivars can be useful.
Page updated
Report abuse