When should I plant Lettuce, Marvel of Four Seasons in Zone 4a?

Start Lettuce, Marvel of Four Seasons 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, Marvel of Four Seasons in Zone 4a?

Yes. Lettuce, Marvel of Four Seasons needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Marvel of Four Seasons in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Lettuce, Marvel of Four Seasons 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 6x)

Zone4a

Last FrostMay 5

First FrostOct 1

Season Length149 days

Days to Harvest60

SunPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceLight

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Lettuce, Marvel of Four Seasons in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Lettuce, Marvel of Four Seasons 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, Marvel of Four Seasons 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, Marvel of Four Seasons around Aug 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Strawberries✅ Carrots✅ Beets✅ Cucumbers✅ Radishes

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