When should I plant Lettuce, Buttercrunch in Zone 6b?

Start Lettuce, Buttercrunch seeds indoors around Mar 4. Transplant outdoors after Mar 25. Expect first harvest around Apr 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Lettuce, Buttercrunch in Zone 6b?

Yes. Lettuce, Buttercrunch needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Buttercrunch in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Lettuce, Buttercrunch. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 4Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

Zone6b

Last FrostApr 15

First FrostOct 22

Season Length190 days

Days to Harvest65

SunPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceLight

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Lettuce, Buttercrunch in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 4

Start Lettuce, Buttercrunch seeds indoors around Mar 4 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 25

Transplant Lettuce, Buttercrunch seedlings outdoors after Mar 25. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40°F. Space plants at 4/sqft (6" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 29

First harvest approximately Apr 29 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Fall Planting: Aug 27

For a fall harvest, plant Lettuce, Buttercrunch around Aug 27 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Strawberries✅ Carrots✅ Beets✅ Cucumbers✅ Radishes

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