When to plant lettuce in Plano
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Plano?
Direct-sow around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Plano, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Plano?
Expect to harvest from around early February (Feb 9–Feb 24) in Plano, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Plano?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 13–Mar 6) in Plano, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Plano?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Plano, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Plano?
Yes — Plano supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around mid August (Aug 12–Aug 26), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Plano?
Plano has roughly 250 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 Plano's frost dates.