When to plant lettuce in Tacoma
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Tacoma?
Direct-sow around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Tacoma, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Tacoma?
Expect to harvest from around early February (Feb 9–Feb 24) in Tacoma, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Tacoma?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 8–Mar 1) in Tacoma, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Tacoma?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Tacoma, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Tacoma?
Yes — Tacoma supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around early August (Aug 10–Aug 24), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Tacoma?
Tacoma has roughly 246 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 Tacoma's frost dates.