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Growing lettuce in zone 6a

In USDA zone 6a, the typical last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost is October 16. Here is when to plant lettuce against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsMarch 18 to March 25
Transplant outdoorsApril 29
Direct sow outdoorsApril 8 to April 15
Plant in fallJuly 17 to August 21

These are zone 6a averages

Computed from 5,156 ZIP codes in zone 6a. 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.