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When to Plant Lettuce in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

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
BridgeportMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 11 – Sep 25
New HavenMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 1 – Sep 15
StamfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 28 – Sep 11
North StamfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 28 – Sep 11
HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 31 – Sep 14
WaterburyMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 21 – Sep 4
NorwalkMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 28 – Sep 11
DanburyMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 25 – Sep 8
East NorwalkMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 28 – Sep 11
New BritainMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 31 – Sep 14
West HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 31 – Sep 14
BristolMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 23 – Sep 6
MeridenMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 21 – Sep 4
HamdenMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 31 – Sep 14
FairfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 11 – Sep 25
West HavenMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 1 – Sep 15
MilfordMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 11 – Sep 25
StratfordMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 11 – Sep 25
City of Milford (balance)Mar 8 – Mar 22Sep 11 – Sep 25
East HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 31 – Sep 14
MiddletownMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 21 – Sep 4
EnfieldMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 21 – Sep 4
SouthingtonMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 21 – Sep 4
SheltonMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 22 – Sep 5
NorwichMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 29 – Sep 12
TrumbullMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 11 – Sep 25
West TorringtonApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 10 – Aug 24
TorringtonApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 10 – Aug 24
GlastonburyMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 31 – Sep 14
NaugatuckMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 31 – Sep 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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