When to plant lettuce in Jacksonville
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Jacksonville?
Direct-sow around mid January (Jan 20–Feb 10) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Jacksonville?
Expect to harvest from around early March (Mar 6–Mar 21) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Jacksonville?
Start seeds indoors around mid January (Jan 12–Feb 2) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Jacksonville?
Transplant outdoors around mid January (Jan 20–Feb 10) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Jacksonville?
Yes — Jacksonville supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around mid September (Sep 19–Oct 3), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has roughly 311 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 Jacksonville's frost dates.