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Growing lettuce in zone 4a

In USDA zone 4a, the typical last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost is September 28. Here is when to plant lettuce against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsMarch 31 to April 7
Transplant outdoorsMay 12
Direct sow outdoorsApril 21 to April 28
Plant in fallJune 29 to August 3

These are zone 4a averages

Computed from 795 ZIP codes in zone 4a. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for lettuce from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.