When to plant lettuce in Dallas
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Dallas?
Direct-sow around late December (Dec 25–Jan 15) in Dallas, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Dallas?
Expect to harvest from around early February (Feb 8–Feb 23) in Dallas, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Dallas?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 3–Feb 24) in Dallas, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Dallas?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 25–Jan 15) in Dallas, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Dallas?
Yes — Dallas supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around mid August (Aug 17–Aug 31), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Dallas?
Dallas has roughly 276 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 Dallas's frost dates.