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🥬 Growing Lettuce in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. Lettuce can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 15. First frost: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 4Dec 31

Season: Jan 15 – Dec 31 (350 days) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 21x)

Zone11b

Last FrostJan 15

First FrostDec 31

Season Length350 days

Days to Harvest45

SunPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceLight

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Lettuce in Zone 11b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 4

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

Transplant Outdoors: Dec 25

Transplant Lettuce seedlings outdoors after Dec 25. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40°F. Space plants at 4/sqft (6" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jan 29

First harvest approximately Jan 29 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Fall Planting: Nov 5

For a fall harvest, plant Lettuce around Nov 5 (8 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Strawberries✅ Carrots✅ Beets✅ Cucumbers✅ Radishes

Lettuce in Other Zones

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lettuce in Zone 11b?

Start Lettuce seeds indoors around Dec 4. Transplant outdoors after Dec 25. Expect first harvest around Jan 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11b is Jan 15. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 350-day growing season.

Can I grow Lettuce in Zone 11b?

Yes. Lettuce needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 11b has a 350-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 21 successions.

What is the best month to plant Lettuce in Zone 11b?

The best time to start Lettuce in Zone 11b is Dec. Begin seeds indoors around Dec 4, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Jan 15.

What companion plants grow well with Lettuce?

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

How long does Lettuce take to harvest?

Lettuce takes approximately 45 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 11b, expect your first harvest around Jan 29.

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