When to plant Lettuce in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Lettuce: direct sow outdoors around Mar 10–Apr 7; direct sow outdoors around Sep 7–Sep 21. Expect to harvest around Apr 24–May 22.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Apr 7 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Harvest | Apr 24 – May 22 |
| Harvest | Oct 22 – Nov 5 |
Tip: A cool-season crop. Sow early and again in late summer for fall; it bolts in summer heat.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7a calendar in the tool →