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Growing lettuce in zone 6b

In USDA zone 6b, the typical last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 22. Here is when to plant lettuce against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsMarch 12 to March 19
Transplant outdoorsApril 23
Direct sow outdoorsApril 2 to April 9
Plant in fallJuly 23 to August 27

These are zone 6b averages

Computed from 5,242 ZIP codes in zone 6b. 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.