10b When to plant lettuce in zone 10b
Zone 10b median last spring freeze: Jan 10 · first fall freeze: Jan 7 · harvest in ~45-60 days.
| Step | Zone 10b dates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | 6–10 weeks before transplanting |
| Transplant outside | Jan 31 | after last spring freeze |
| Direct sow (spring) | Dec 13 | before last spring freeze |
| Fall planting | Nov 19 | before first fall freeze |
How lettuce grow in zone 10b
Direct sow or transplant both work. Half-hardy — tolerates light frost. Harvest runs roughly 45-60 days after planting. These windows come from extension planting tables anchored to zone 10b's median freeze dates — for varieties and local conditions, check with your local extension office.
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