When to plant lettuce in El Paso
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in El Paso?
Direct-sow around early February (Feb 6–Feb 27) in El Paso, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in El Paso?
Expect to harvest from around late March (Mar 30–Apr 14) in El Paso, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in El Paso?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 6–Feb 27) in El Paso, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in El Paso?
Transplant outdoors around mid February (Feb 13–Mar 6) in El Paso, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in El Paso?
Yes — El Paso supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around early August (Aug 9–Aug 23), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in El Paso?
El Paso has roughly 252 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 El Paso's frost dates.