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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 7b
Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Lettuce, Little Gem. Last frost: Apr 10. First frost: Nov 7.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 11x)
When to Plant Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 7b
Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27
Start Lettuce, Little Gem seeds indoors around Feb 27 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Mar 20
Transplant Lettuce, Little Gem seedlings outdoors after Mar 20. 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 24
First harvest approximately Apr 24 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).
Fall Planting: Sep 12
For a fall harvest, plant Lettuce, Little Gem around Sep 12 (8 weeks before first frost).
Companion Planting
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When should I plant Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 7b?
Start Lettuce, Little Gem seeds indoors around Feb 27. Transplant outdoors after Mar 20. Expect first harvest around Apr 24.
What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?
The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.
Can I grow Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 7b?
Yes. Lettuce, Little Gem needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 11 successions.
What is the best month to plant Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 7b?
The best time to start Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 7b is Feb. Begin seeds indoors around Feb 27, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Apr 10.
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 7b, expect your first harvest around Apr 24.
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