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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Flashy Troutback in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Lettuce, Flashy Troutback can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 28. First frost: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Dec 17Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 19x)

Zone11a
Last FrostJan 28
First FrostDec 22
Season Length328 days
Days to Harvest55
SunPart Sun / Part Shade
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Lettuce, Flashy Troutback in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 17

Start Lettuce, Flashy Troutback seeds indoors around Dec 17 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 7

Transplant Lettuce, Flashy Troutback seedlings outdoors after Jan 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40°F. Space plants at 4/sqft (6" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Feb 11

First harvest approximately Feb 11 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Fall Planting: Oct 27

For a fall harvest, plant Lettuce, Flashy Troutback around Oct 27 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Strawberries✅ Carrots✅ Beets✅ Cucumbers✅ Radishes

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lettuce, Flashy Troutback in Zone 11a?

Start Lettuce, Flashy Troutback seeds indoors around Dec 17. Transplant outdoors after Jan 7. Expect first harvest around Feb 11.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Lettuce, Flashy Troutback in Zone 11a?

Yes. Lettuce, Flashy Troutback needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 19 successions.

What is the best month to plant Lettuce, Flashy Troutback in Zone 11a?

The best time to start Lettuce, Flashy Troutback in Zone 11a is Dec. Begin seeds indoors around Dec 17, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Jan 28.

What companion plants grow well with Lettuce, Flashy Troutback?

Good companion plants for Lettuce, Flashy Troutback include Strawberries, Carrots, Beets, Cucumbers, Radishes.

How long does Lettuce, Flashy Troutback take to harvest?

Lettuce, Flashy Troutback takes approximately 55 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 11a, expect your first harvest around Feb 11.

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