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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Lettuce, Little Gem in this zone. Last frost: May 5. First frost: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 24Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone4a

Last FrostMay 5

First FrostOct 1

Season Length149 days

Days to Harvest50

SunPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceLight

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Lettuce, Little Gem seeds indoors around Mar 24 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 14

Transplant Lettuce, Little Gem seedlings outdoors after Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40°F. Space plants at 4/sqft (6" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 19

First harvest approximately May 19 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 6

For a fall harvest, plant Lettuce, Little Gem around Aug 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Strawberries✅ Carrots✅ Beets✅ Cucumbers✅ Radishes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 4a?

Start Lettuce, Little Gem seeds indoors around Mar 24. Transplant outdoors after Apr 14. Expect first harvest around May 19.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 4a?

Yes. Lettuce, Little Gem needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

What is the best month to plant Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 4a?

The best time to start Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 4a is Mar. Begin seeds indoors around Mar 24, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of May 5.

What companion plants grow well with Lettuce, Little Gem?

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

How long does Lettuce, Little Gem take to harvest?

Lettuce, Little Gem takes approximately 50 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 4a, expect your first harvest around May 19.

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