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When to Plant Lettuce in Massachusetts

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Boston and as late as Apr 12 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Sep 5.

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
BostonMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 14 – Sep 28
WorcesterMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 26 – Sep 9
SpringfieldApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 13 – Aug 27
LowellApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 15 – Aug 29
CambridgeMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 14 – Sep 28
New BedfordMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 10 – Sep 24
DorchesterMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 28 – Sep 11
BrocktonMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
Fall RiverMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
QuincyMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 27 – Sep 10
LynnMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 25 – Sep 8
NewtonMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 28 – Sep 11
SomervilleMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 14 – Sep 28
LawrenceMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 2 – Sep 16
FraminghamMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 17 – Aug 31
Framingham CenterMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 17 – Aug 31
WalthamMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 15 – Aug 29
HaverhillApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 17 – Aug 31
MaldenMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 14 – Sep 28
BrooklineMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 28 – Sep 11
MedfordMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 14 – Sep 28
TauntonMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
ChicopeeApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 13 – Aug 27
North ChicopeeApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 13 – Aug 27
WeymouthMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 27 – Sep 10
RevereMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 14 – Sep 28
PeabodyMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 25 – Sep 8
MethuenMar 16 – Mar 30Sep 2 – Sep 16
South PeabodyMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 25 – Sep 8
BarnstableMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 2 – Sep 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 183 Massachusetts cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Massachusetts cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in Massachusetts?

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Boston and as late as Apr 12 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Sep 5.

When is the last frost in Massachusetts?

The average last spring frost in Massachusetts ranges from April 4 in Boston to May 10 in North Adams, 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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