When to plant lettuce in Louisville
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Louisville?
Direct-sow around early March (Mar 4–Mar 25) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Louisville?
Expect to harvest from around late April (Apr 25–May 10) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Louisville?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 4–Mar 25) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Louisville?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 11–Apr 1) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Louisville?
Yes — Louisville supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around early August (Aug 1–Aug 15), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Louisville?
Louisville has roughly 212 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 Louisville's frost dates.