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When to Plant Lettuce in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 30 – Sep 13.

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
ColumbusMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 29 – Sep 12
ClevelandMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 17 – Oct 1
CincinnatiMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 30 – Sep 13
ToledoMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 1 – Sep 15
AkronMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 2 – Sep 16
DaytonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 30 – Sep 13
ParmaMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 8 – Sep 22
CantonMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 31 – Sep 14
YoungstownApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 22 – Sep 5
LorainMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
HamiltonMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 23 – Sep 6
SpringfieldMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 24 – Sep 7
KetteringMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 30 – Sep 13
ElyriaMar 25 – Apr 8Sep 6 – Sep 20
LakewoodMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 8 – Sep 22
Cuyahoga FallsApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
MiddletownMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 24 – Sep 7
NewarkApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 21 – Sep 4
EuclidMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 17 – Oct 1
MentorMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 5 – Sep 19
MansfieldMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 27 – Sep 10
BeavercreekMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 30 – Sep 13
DublinMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 28 – Sep 11
Cleveland HeightsMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 17 – Oct 1
StrongsvilleMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 8 – Sep 22
FairfieldMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 27 – Sep 10
FindlayMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 29 – Sep 12
WarrenApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 17 – Aug 31
LancasterMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 29 – Sep 12
Grove CityMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 30 – Sep 13.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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