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When to plant lettuce in zone 8
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Lettuce in USDA zone 8
| Step | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Feb 25 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Expected first harvest | from Apr 23 |
| Fall planting | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
Average zone 8 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Mar 25, first fall frost ≈ Nov 10 (230 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 8?
Start seeds indoors: Feb 11 – Feb 25; Direct sow outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 25; Expected first harvest: from Apr 23; Fall planting: Sep 15 – Sep 29.
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