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When to Plant Lettuce in Minnesota

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Winona and as late as May 8 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 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
MinneapolisMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 21 – Sep 4
Saint PaulMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 21 – Sep 4
RochesterApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 11 – Aug 25
BloomingtonMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 23 – Sep 6
DuluthApr 16 – Apr 30Aug 17 – Aug 31
Brooklyn ParkApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 13 – Aug 27
PlymouthApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 17 – Aug 31
Maple GroveApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 13 – Aug 27
WoodburyMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 17 – Aug 31
EaganMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 23 – Sep 6
Saint CloudApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 5 – Aug 19
Eden PrairieMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 19 – Sep 2
West Coon RapidsApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 13 – Aug 27
Coon RapidsApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 13 – Aug 27
BlaineApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 7 – Aug 21
BurnsvilleMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 23 – Sep 6
LakevilleMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 15 – Aug 29
MinnetonkaApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 14 – Aug 28
Apple ValleyMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 15 – Aug 29
EdinaMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 23 – Sep 6
Minnetonka MillsApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 17 – Aug 31
Saint Louis ParkApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 17 – Aug 31
MoorheadApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 8 – Aug 22
MankatoApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 14 – Aug 28
MaplewoodMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 17 – Aug 31
ShakopeeMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 19 – Sep 2
RichfieldMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 23 – Sep 6
Cottage GroveMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 24 – Sep 7
RosevilleMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 13 – Aug 27
Inver Grove HeightsMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 21 – Sep 4

Showing the 30 most populous of 104 Minnesota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Minnesota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in Minnesota?

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Winona and as late as May 8 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

When is the last frost in Minnesota?

The average last spring frost in Minnesota ranges from April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, 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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