When to plant lettuce in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant lettuce.
Sow in the bedFeb 25
Start pickingApr 16
Plant again for fallSep 7
Your lettuce calendar for zone 8a
- Feb 25: Sow lettuce seeds in the bed
- Apr 16: Start picking lettuce
- Sep 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 8a. 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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