When to plant lettuce in Fort Wayne
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Fort Wayne?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Fort Wayne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Fort Wayne?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 19–Jun 3) in Fort Wayne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Fort Wayne?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Fort Wayne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Fort Wayne?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 4–Apr 25) in Fort Wayne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Fort Wayne?
Yes — Fort Wayne supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around mid July (Jul 13–Jul 27), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne has roughly 172 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 Fort Wayne's frost dates.