When to plant lettuce in Sacramento
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Sacramento?
Direct-sow around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Sacramento?
Expect to harvest from around early February (Feb 9–Feb 24) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Sacramento?
Start seeds indoors around mid January (Jan 18–Feb 8) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Sacramento?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Sacramento?
Yes — Sacramento supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around late August (Aug 23–Sep 6), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Sacramento?
Sacramento has roughly 282 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 Sacramento's frost dates.