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When to plant mustard greens in Atlanta, Georgia

February 24 – March 10

Direct-sow outdoors · typical Atlanta year

Climate basis: NOAA station Atlanta Fulton Co AP, GA (USW00003888), 8 mi (13 km) from downtown Atlanta (ZCTA 30303 centroid), elevation 840 ft, on the 1991–2020 climate normals. Direct-sow mustard greens from approximately the dates above, anchored to the median last spring 32°F freeze (March 24). One year in ten still freezes after April 10.

Last spring freezeMarch 241-in-10 after Apr 10
First fall freezeNovember 81-in-10 before Oct 27
Frost-free season≈ 231 daysmedian at 32°F
Hard freeze, 28°Mar 9 – Nov 20kills even hardy greens
USDA zone8a10 to 15°F winter low — not frost timing

The Atlanta year

Direct-sow outdoorsFeb 24 – Mar 10
Fall plantingSep 13 – Oct 11
  • indoors under lights
  • in the garden
  • frost-free season
  • 1-in-10 years still freeze to Apr 10
Mustard greens in Atlanta · freeze context from Atlanta Fulton Co AP, GA, 1991–2020 normals.

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Direct-sow outdoors

Feb 24 – Mar 10

Purdue lists mustard under both hardy (4–6 weeks before the last frost) and semi-hardy (2–4 weeks before); the later semi-hardy start is used. Anchored to the median last spring freeze (Mar 24). Purdue University Extension

Fall planting

Sep 13 – Oct 11

Purdue Table 2: plant fall mustard greens at least 4–8 weeks before the first fall frost. Anchored to the median first fall freeze (Nov 8). Purdue University Extension

These windows describe typical years (1991–2020 climate normals), not this year's forecast. Freezes happen outside them — especially in frost pockets, valleys, and urban edges. Watch the forecast before committing tender plants.

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