When to plant lettuce in Salt Lake City
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Salt Lake City?
Direct-sow around mid March (Mar 16–Apr 6) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Salt Lake City?
Expect to harvest from around early May (May 7–May 22) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Salt Lake City?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 16–Apr 6) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Salt Lake City?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 23–Apr 13) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Salt Lake City?
Yes — Salt Lake City supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around late July (Jul 24–Aug 7), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has roughly 194 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 Salt Lake City's frost dates.