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Vegetable Annual Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Lettuce

Lettuce is a Annual Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 2–11. It requires partial_sun and takes around 30–65 days to mature.

SunlightPartial Sun
Water NeedHigh
Days to Maturity🌱 30–65 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 2–11
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Transplant Indoor Seed Start Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
6 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
14 days before frost
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Transplant
7 days before frost
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Fall Planting
8 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum35Β°F
Optimal60–75Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum32Β°F
Optimal60–70Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal65–70Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–² Low
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 700 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.13" (in)
Plant Spacing8" (in)
Row Spacing12" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)4 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandySilty

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 6" (in)
Min. Volume 1 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Lettuce right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

2 βœ… Ready
48 ⚠️ Risk
AK ⚠️ Aug 25, 10:00 AKDT AL πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AR πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AZ πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 MST CA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT CO ⚠️ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT CT πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT DE πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT FL πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT GA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT HI βœ… Aug 25, 08:00 HST IA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT ID πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT IL πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT IN πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT KS πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT KY πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT LA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MD πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ME πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MI πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MN πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MO πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MS πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MT βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NC πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ND πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NE πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NH πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NJ πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NM πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NV πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT NY πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OH πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OK πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT OR πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT PA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT RI πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SC πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SD πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TN πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TX πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT UT πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT VA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT VT πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT WI πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT WV πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WY πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Feb 17
189 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 17
161 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Mar 24
154 days ago
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Earliest harvest Apr 16 ~
131 days ago
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Latest harvest May 21 ~
96 days ago
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Fall planting window Oct 1
in 37 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 700 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Beet
  • Carrot
  • Cucumber
  • Onion
  • Radish
  • Strawberry

❌ Keep Away From

  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Fennel