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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Jericho in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Lettuce, Jericho can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Feb 20. First frost: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 9Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 16x)

Zone10a

Last FrostFeb 20

First FrostDec 1

Season Length284 days

Days to Harvest60

SunPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceLight

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Lettuce, Jericho in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 9

Start Lettuce, Jericho seeds indoors around Jan 9 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 30

Transplant Lettuce, Jericho seedlings outdoors after Jan 30. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40°F. Space plants at 4/sqft (6" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 6

First harvest approximately Mar 6 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Oct 6

For a fall harvest, plant Lettuce, Jericho around Oct 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Strawberries✅ Carrots✅ Beets✅ Cucumbers✅ Radishes

Lettuce, Jericho in Other Zones

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lettuce, Jericho in Zone 10a?

Start Lettuce, Jericho seeds indoors around Jan 9. Transplant outdoors after Jan 30. Expect first harvest around Mar 6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is Feb 20. The first fall frost averages Dec 1, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow Lettuce, Jericho in Zone 10a?

Yes. Lettuce, Jericho needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 16 successions.

What is the best month to plant Lettuce, Jericho in Zone 10a?

The best time to start Lettuce, Jericho in Zone 10a is Jan. Begin seeds indoors around Jan 9, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Feb 20.

What companion plants grow well with Lettuce, Jericho?

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

How long does Lettuce, Jericho take to harvest?

Lettuce, Jericho takes approximately 60 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 10a, expect your first harvest around Mar 6.

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