Home › When to plant › Lettuce › Zone 5
When to plant lettuce in zone 5
Advertisement
Lettuce in USDA zone 5
| Step | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Apr 30 |
| Expected first harvest | from May 29 |
| Fall planting | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
Average zone 5 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 (163 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.
FAQ
When to plant lettuce in zone 5?
Start seeds indoors: Mar 19 – Apr 2; Direct sow outdoors: Apr 9 – Apr 30; Expected first harvest: from May 29; Fall planting: Aug 15 – Aug 29.
Other zones
Advertisement
Free calculator by FrostWise