When to Plant Lettuce in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around February 25, transplant or plant outdoors April 1 to May 26, and expect your first harvest around May 26. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around August 11. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Lettuce planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 25
Transplant outdoors
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
May 26
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 11
Projected first harvest
Oct 5
spring planting
fall planting
Most lettuce mature in about 45 to 85 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Lettuce planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 20
Transplant outdoors
Mar 27
Projected first harvest
May 21
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 21
Projected first harvest
Oct 15
spring planting
fall planting
Most lettuce mature in about 45 to 85 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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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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