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When to Plant Lettuce in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Evansville and as late as Apr 4 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 26 – Sep 9.

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
IndianapolisMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 26 – Sep 9
Fort WayneMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 26 – Sep 9
EvansvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 15 – Sep 29
South BendMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 28 – Sep 11
CarmelMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 26 – Sep 9
BloomingtonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 31 – Sep 14
HammondMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 25 – Sep 8
GaryMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 1 – Sep 15
FishersMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 26 – Sep 9
LafayetteMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 23 – Sep 6
MuncieMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 30 – Sep 13
Terre HauteMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 24 – Sep 7
NoblesvilleMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 26 – Sep 9
KokomoMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 23 – Sep 6
GreenwoodMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 26 – Sep 9
AndersonMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 28 – Sep 11
ElkhartMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 26 – Sep 9
MishawakaMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 28 – Sep 11
LawrenceMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 31 – Sep 14
JeffersonvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 14 – Sep 28
ColumbusMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 30 – Sep 13
West LafayetteMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 23 – Sep 6
PortageMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 1 – Sep 15
WestfieldMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 26 – Sep 9
New AlbanyMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 14 – Sep 28
RichmondMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 25 – Sep 8
MerrillvilleMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 30 – Sep 13
GoshenMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 26 – Sep 9
ValparaisoMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 30 – Sep 13
Michigan CityMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 1 – Sep 15

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Evansville and as late as Apr 4 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 26 – Sep 9.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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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