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When to Plant Lettuce in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

Lettuce Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
HuntsvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 13 – Sep 27
BirminghamFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 16 – Sep 30
MontgomeryFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 18 – Oct 2
MobileJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 11 – Oct 25
TuscaloosaFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 15 – Sep 29
HooverFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 13 – Sep 27
DothanFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 29 – Oct 13
AuburnFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 22 – Oct 6
DecaturFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 12 – Sep 26
MadisonFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 13 – Sep 27
FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 8 – Sep 22
Phenix CityFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 28 – Oct 12
GadsdenFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 18 – Oct 2
East FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 8 – Sep 22
PrattvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 18 – Oct 2
Vestavia HillsFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 16 – Sep 30
AlabasterFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 13 – Sep 27
OpelikaMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 10 – Sep 24
EnterpriseFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 26 – Oct 10
BessemerFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 15 – Sep 29
HomewoodFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 16 – Sep 30
AthensFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 17 – Oct 1
DaphneFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 24 – Oct 8
NorthportFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 15 – Sep 29
DixianaMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 6 – Sep 20
PelhamFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 13 – Sep 27
PrichardJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 11 – Oct 25
AnnistonFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 14 – Sep 28
AlbertvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 24 – Oct 8
OxfordFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 14 – Sep 28

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do lettuce take to grow?

Lettuce typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

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