When to plant lettuce in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the last spring frost usually comes around Feb 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 10. Here is when to plant lettuce.
Sow in the bedJan 18
Start pickingMar 9
Plant again for fallOct 7
Your lettuce calendar for zone 9b
- Jan 18: Sow lettuce seeds in the bed
- Mar 9: Start picking lettuce
- Oct 7: Sow lettuce seeds again for a fall crop
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 9b. 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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