When to plant lettuce in Virginia Beach
Common questions
When can I sow lettuce outdoors in Virginia Beach?
Direct-sow around late February (Feb 24–Mar 17) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Virginia Beach?
Expect to harvest from around mid April (Apr 17–May 2) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Virginia Beach?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 24–Mar 17) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant lettuce outdoors in Virginia Beach?
Transplant outdoors around early March (Mar 3–Mar 24) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
Can I plant lettuce in autumn in Virginia Beach?
Yes — Virginia Beach supports a second, autumn sowing of lettuce around mid August (Aug 20–Sep 3), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach has roughly 237 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 Virginia Beach's frost dates.