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When to Plant Lettuce in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 5 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 14 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 14 – Sep 28.

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
AtlantaFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 13 – Sep 27
ColumbusFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 28 – Oct 12
SavannahFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 5 – Oct 19
AthensFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 15 – Sep 29
South FultonFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 25 – Oct 9
Sandy SpringsFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 14 – Sep 28
RoswellFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 14 – Sep 28
MaconFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 15 – Sep 29
Johns CreekFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 14 – Sep 28
AlbanyFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 25 – Oct 9
Warner RobinsFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 24 – Oct 8
AlpharettaFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 14 – Sep 28
MariettaFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 12 – Sep 26
SmyrnaFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 12 – Sep 26
ValdostaFeb 5 – Feb 19Oct 2 – Oct 16
BrookhavenFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 14 – Sep 28
StonecrestFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 14 – Sep 28
DunwoodyFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 14 – Sep 28
AugustaJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 9 – Oct 23
Peachtree CornersFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 14 – Sep 28
GainesvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 19 – Oct 3
MiltonMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 9 – Sep 23
NewnanMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 7 – Sep 21
MabletonFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 12 – Sep 26
RomeMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 8 – Sep 22
MartinezJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 9 – Oct 23
East PointFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 25 – Oct 9
Peachtree CityFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 11 – Sep 25
DaltonMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 9 – Sep 23
KennesawMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 9 – Sep 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 5 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 14 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 14 – Sep 28.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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