When to plant lettuce in Colorado Springs
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Colorado Springs?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 7–Apr 28) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Colorado Springs?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 29–Jun 13) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Colorado Springs?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 7–Apr 28) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Colorado Springs?
Transplant outdoors around mid April (Apr 14–May 5) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Colorado Springs?
Yes — Colorado Springs supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around late June (Jun 25–Jul 9), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has roughly 153 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow lettuce to maturity outdoors.
Sow lettuce as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Colorado Springs's frost dates.