When to Plant Lettuce in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, start seeds indoors around April 11, transplant or plant outdoors May 16 to July 10, and expect your first harvest around July 10. Zone 3 also has a fall planting window opening around July 2. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Lettuce planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Apr 11
Transplant outdoors
May 16
Projected first harvest
Jul 10
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 2
Projected first harvest
Aug 26
spring planting
fall planting
Most lettuce mature in about 45 to 85 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Lettuce planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Apr 1
Transplant outdoors
May 6
Projected first harvest
Jun 30
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 7
Projected first harvest
Aug 31
spring planting
fall planting
Most lettuce mature in about 45 to 85 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
12 varieties of lettuce in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with lettuce
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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