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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Red Sails in Zone 5b
Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Lettuce, Red Sails in this zone. Last frost: Apr 28. First frost: Oct 8.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)
When to Plant Lettuce, Red Sails in Zone 5b
Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17
Start Lettuce, Red Sails seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Apr 7
Transplant Lettuce, Red Sails seedlings outdoors after Apr 7. 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 12
First harvest approximately May 12 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).
Fall Planting: Aug 13
For a fall harvest, plant Lettuce, Red Sails around Aug 13 (8 weeks before first frost).
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