When to plant lettuce in Oklahoma City
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Oklahoma City?
Direct-sow around late December (Dec 25–Jan 15) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Oklahoma City?
Expect to harvest from around early February (Feb 8–Feb 23) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Oklahoma City?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 6–Mar 27) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Oklahoma City?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 25–Jan 15) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Oklahoma City?
Yes — Oklahoma City supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around late July (Jul 29–Aug 12), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City has roughly 223 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 Oklahoma City's frost dates.