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When to Plant Lettuce in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 2 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 2 – Sep 16.

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
NewarkMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 11 – Sep 25
Jersey CityMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 11 – Sep 25
PatersonMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 2 – Sep 16
ElizabethMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 15 – Sep 29
EdisonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 31 – Sep 14
TrentonMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 2 – Sep 16
Toms RiverMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 25 – Sep 8
CliftonMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 2 – Sep 16
CamdenMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 22 – Oct 6
BrickMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 25 – Sep 8
PassaicMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 9 – Sep 23
Cherry HillMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 5 – Sep 19
Union CityMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 25 – Oct 9
BayonneMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 15 – Sep 29
MiddletownMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 28 – Sep 11
East OrangeMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 11 – Sep 25
North BergenMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 25 – Oct 9
IrvingtonMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 11 – Sep 25
VinelandMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 8 – Sep 22
South VinelandMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 28 – Sep 11
WayneMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 2 – Sep 16
New BrunswickMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 31 – Sep 14
UnionMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 5 – Sep 19
PiscatawayMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 31 – Sep 14
JacksonMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 20 – Sep 3
LakewoodMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 25 – Sep 8
HobokenMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 25 – Oct 9
West New YorkMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 25 – Oct 9
Perth AmboyMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 31 – Sep 14
PlainfieldMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 2 – Sep 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 2 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 2 – Sep 16.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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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