Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🥬 Collard greens
Southern classic. Handles heat better than most brassicas and sweetens after frost.
Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 4–8 hours
Space required: ~1.5 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Very Easy
Plant Mar–Sep · Harvest May–Aug
Expected harvest: 20–50 lb
Grocery equivalent: $36–$90
Estimated garden cost: $30–$57
Potential savings: $-21–$60/year