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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Lettuce, Little Gem. Last frost: Mar 22. First frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 13x)

Zone8b

Last FrostMar 22

First FrostNov 10

Season Length233 days

Days to Harvest50

SunPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceLight

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Lettuce, Little Gem seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 1

Transplant Lettuce, Little Gem seedlings outdoors after Mar 1. 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 5

First harvest approximately Apr 5 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 15

For a fall harvest, plant Lettuce, Little Gem around Sep 15 (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 8b?

Start Lettuce, Little Gem seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 1. Expect first harvest around Apr 5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 8b?

Yes. Lettuce, Little Gem needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

What is the best month to plant Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 8b?

The best time to start Lettuce, Little Gem in Zone 8b is Feb. Begin seeds indoors around Feb 8, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Mar 22.

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 8b, expect your first harvest around Apr 5.

Plan Your Lettuce, Little Gem Garden

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