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When to plant lettuce in zone 9
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Lettuce in USDA zone 9
| Step | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 4 – Feb 25 |
| Expected first harvest | from Mar 26 |
| Fall planting | Oct 6 – Oct 20 |
Average zone 9 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Feb 25, first fall frost ≈ Dec 1 (279 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 9?
Start seeds indoors: Jan 14 – Jan 28; Direct sow outdoors: Feb 4 – Feb 25; Expected first harvest: from Mar 26; Fall planting: Oct 6 – Oct 20.
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