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When to plant lettuce in zone 6
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Lettuce in USDA zone 6
| Step | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 20 |
| Expected first harvest | from May 19 |
| Fall planting | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
Average zone 6 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 20, first fall frost ≈ Oct 20 (183 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 6?
Start seeds indoors: Mar 9 – Mar 23; Direct sow outdoors: Mar 30 – Apr 20; Expected first harvest: from May 19; Fall planting: Aug 25 – Sep 8.
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