🥬 Can I Plant Collard Greens in Yonkers, NY?

2026 planting guide for Zone 7a · Last frost ~April 5 · Growing season ~214 days

✅ YES — Good temps, but watch for heat — highs near 86°F

Temperature conditions are suitable for Collard Greens. Highs near 86°F are on the warm side — make sure plants have plenty of water. The season is running warmer than normal, which has opened this window earlier than usual.

Planting window: May 13 – May 27
Good to go — plant now while conditions are right.
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USDA Zone
7a
Last Spring Frost
~April 5
First Fall Frost
November 5
Growing Season
~214 days
Ideal Temp for Collard Greens
40–70°F
Frost Risk
✅ Tolerant

Growing Collard Greens in Yonkers

Yonkers, just north of New York City along the Hudson River, benefits from the urban heat island of the NYC metro area. Zone 7a gives Yonkers gardeners about 213 frost-free days. The Hudson Valley location provides reliable warmth through September, excellent for tomatoes, peppers, and late-season crops. Community gardens and backyard plots take advantage of the longer-than-typical Downstate New York season.

In Yonkers (last frost around April 5), collard greens can go out around February — approximately 6 weeks before the last expected frost, making it an early-season opportunity. Starting seeds indoors 4 weeks before the last frost date gives you a significant head start.

Collard Greens thrives between 40°F and 70°F. It tolerates temperatures as low as 20°F, making it a candidate for early spring planting before the last frost date. Expect 60–75 days from transplant to first harvest. Very cold hardy. Frost sweetens flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I plant collard greens in Yonkers, NY?

In Yonkers (last frost around April 5), collard greens can go out around February — approximately 6 weeks before the last expected frost, making it an early-season opportunity. For best results, start seeds indoors 4 weeks before that — giving you strong transplants ready to go out at the right time.

What is the USDA hardiness zone for Yonkers?

Yonkers, NY is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The last expected spring frost is around April 5, and the first fall frost arrives around November 5. This zone classification helps you understand which perennials survive winter and when annual vegetables can safely go outdoors.

Is it safe to plant collard greens outside in Yonkers right now?

That depends on the current weather forecast. Collard Greens needs temperatures above 20°F (ideally 40–70°F) to thrive. CanIPlant checks your real 7-day forecast and any active frost alerts to give you a live YES, NO, or WAIT answer — just enter your ZIP code.

Can I grow collard greens in Yonkers 2026?

Yes — Collard Greens grows well in Yonkers, NY. With a Zone 7a climate and a growing season of ~214 days, Yonkers is well-suited for cool-season crops like collard greens. As a frost-tolerant crop, collard greens can even go out a few weeks before the last frost date.

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