Lettuce plant

When to plant lettuce in zone 5a

In zone 5a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around Oct 3. Here is when to plant lettuce.

Sow in the bedApr 6
Start pickingMay 26
Plant again for fallJul 31

Your lettuce calendar for zone 5a

Pick the outer leaves and the plant keeps growing. Bolts (turns bitter) in hot weather.

Spacing in a raised bed: 4 plants per square foot.

These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 5a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.

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