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When to plant lettuce in zone 3
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Lettuce in USDA zone 3
| Step | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 20 |
| Expected first harvest | from Jun 18 |
| Fall planting | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
Average zone 3 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ May 20, first fall frost ≈ Sep 15 (118 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.
Direct sow 2-4 weeks before the last frost; lettuce bolts in summer heat, so sow again in late summer.
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When to plant lettuce in zone 3?
Start seeds indoors: Apr 8 – Apr 22; Direct sow outdoors: Apr 29 – May 20; Expected first harvest: from Jun 18; Fall planting: Jul 21 – Aug 4.
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