When to plant Collard greens in Delaware
In spring, Mar 1 – June 1.
In fall, Aug 1 – Sept 15.
Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | Mar 1 – June 1 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Middletown | Mar 1 – June 1 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Milford | Mar 1 – June 1 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Newark | Mar 1 – June 1 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Smyrna | Mar 1 – June 1 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Wilmington | Mar 1 – June 1 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for collards.