When should I plant Lettuce, Red Sails in Zone 7b?

Start Lettuce, Red Sails 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, Red Sails in Zone 7b?

Yes. Lettuce, Red Sails needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 11 successions.

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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Red Sails in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Lettuce, Red Sails. Last frost: Apr 10. First frost: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 11x)

Zone7b

Last FrostApr 10

First FrostNov 7

Season Length211 days

Days to Harvest45

SunPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceLight

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Lettuce, Red Sails in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27

Start Lettuce, Red Sails 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, Red Sails 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, Red Sails around Sep 12 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Strawberries✅ Carrots✅ Beets✅ Cucumbers✅ Radishes

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