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🥬 Growing Lettuce, Tom Thumb in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Lettuce, Tom Thumb can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 28. First frost: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 17Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 19x)

Zone11a

Last FrostJan 28

First FrostDec 22

Season Length328 days

Days to Harvest50

SunPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceLight

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Lettuce, Tom Thumb in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 17

Start Lettuce, Tom Thumb seeds indoors around Dec 17 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 7

Transplant Lettuce, Tom Thumb seedlings outdoors after Jan 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: Feb 11

First harvest approximately Feb 11 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Fall Planting: Oct 27

For a fall harvest, plant Lettuce, Tom Thumb around Oct 27 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Strawberries✅ Carrots✅ Beets✅ Cucumbers✅ Radishes

Lettuce, Tom Thumb in Other Zones

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lettuce, Tom Thumb in Zone 11a?

Start Lettuce, Tom Thumb seeds indoors around Dec 17. Transplant outdoors after Jan 7. Expect first harvest around Feb 11.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Lettuce, Tom Thumb in Zone 11a?

Yes. Lettuce, Tom Thumb needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 19 successions.

What is the best month to plant Lettuce, Tom Thumb in Zone 11a?

The best time to start Lettuce, Tom Thumb in Zone 11a is Dec. Begin seeds indoors around Dec 17, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Jan 28.

What companion plants grow well with Lettuce, Tom Thumb?

Good companion plants for Lettuce, Tom Thumb include Strawberries, Carrots, Beets, Cucumbers, Radishes.

How long does Lettuce, Tom Thumb take to harvest?

Lettuce, Tom Thumb takes approximately 50 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 11a, expect your first harvest around Feb 11.

Plan Your Lettuce, Tom Thumb Garden

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