8b When to plant lettuce in zone 8b
Zone 8b median last spring freeze: Mar 23 · first fall freeze: Nov 12 · harvest in ~45-60 days.
| Step | Zone 8b dates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | 6–10 weeks before transplanting |
| Transplant outside | Apr 13 | after last spring freeze |
| Direct sow (spring) | Feb 23 | before last spring freeze |
| Fall planting | Sep 24 | before first fall freeze |
How lettuce grow in zone 8b
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 8b's median freeze dates — for varieties and local conditions, check with your local extension office.
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