When to plant lettuce in Peoria
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Peoria?
Direct-sow around late December (Dec 30–Jan 20) in Peoria, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Peoria?
Expect to harvest from around mid February (Feb 11–Feb 26) in Peoria, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Peoria?
Start seeds indoors around late December (Dec 30–Jan 20) in Peoria, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Peoria?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 28–Jan 18) in Peoria, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Peoria?
Yes — Peoria supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around early September (Sep 10–Sep 24), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Peoria?
Peoria has roughly 322 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 Peoria's frost dates.