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🥬 Growing Lettuce in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Lettuce. 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 in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27

Start Lettuce 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 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 around Sep 12 (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 7b?

Start Lettuce 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 in Zone 7b?

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

What is the best month to plant Lettuce in Zone 7b?

The best time to start Lettuce in Zone 7b is Feb. Begin seeds indoors around Feb 27, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Apr 10.

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 7b, expect your first harvest around Apr 24.

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