Perth, Western Australia

When to plant lettuce in Perth

Station data · 80% confidence cool seasonhalf-hardy to frost

  • Direct sow
    early July
    Jul 4 – Jul 25 · 80% conf.
  • Harvest
    late August
    Aug 25 – Sep 9 · 72% conf.
  • Start seeds indoors
    early July
    Jul 4 – Jul 25 · 76% conf.
  • Transplant outdoors
    mid July
    Jul 11 – Aug 1 · 80% conf.

The growing window at a glance

Frost-free growing season · 343 daysFrost risk (before Aug 1 / after Jul 10)

Lettuce at a glance in Perth

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  • Needs soil above 4°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 45–60 days.
  • Climate zone: Mediterranean, hot summer (Csa).

Frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees. Your garden's microclimate — slopes, walls, urban heat, cold pockets — can shift these dates by a week or more. Use them as a confident starting point, then watch your local forecast.

Frequently asked

When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Perth?

Direct-sow around early July (Jul 4–Jul 25) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Perth?

Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 25–Sep 9) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.

When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Perth?

Start seeds indoors around early July (Jul 4–Jul 25) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.

When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Perth?

Transplant outdoors around mid July (Jul 11–Aug 1) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

How long is the growing season in Perth?

Perth has roughly 343 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow lettuce to maturity outdoors.