When to plant lettuce in San Antonio
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in San Antonio?
Direct-sow around late January (Jan 24–Feb 14) in San Antonio, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in San Antonio?
Expect to harvest from around mid March (Mar 17–Apr 1) in San Antonio, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in San Antonio?
Start seeds indoors around late January (Jan 24–Feb 14) in San Antonio, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in San Antonio?
Transplant outdoors around late January (Jan 31–Feb 21) in San Antonio, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in San Antonio?
Yes — San Antonio supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around late August (Aug 28–Sep 11), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in San Antonio?
San Antonio 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 San Antonio's frost dates.