When to plant lettuce in Mobile
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Mobile?
Direct-sow around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Mobile, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Mobile?
Expect to harvest from around early February (Feb 9–Feb 24) in Mobile, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Mobile?
Start seeds indoors around late January (Jan 23–Feb 13) in Mobile, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Mobile?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Mobile, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Mobile?
Yes — Mobile supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around late August (Aug 25–Sep 8), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Mobile?
Mobile has roughly 287 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 Mobile's frost dates.