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When to Plant Lettuce in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 11 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 24 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 26 – Oct 10.

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
HoustonJan 5 – Jan 19Oct 30 – Nov 13
San AntonioJan 28 – Feb 11Oct 3 – Oct 17
DallasFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 4 – Oct 18
Fort WorthFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 29 – Oct 13
AustinFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 22 – Oct 6
El PasoFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 25 – Oct 9
ArlingtonFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
Corpus ChristiJan 3 – Jan 17Oct 27 – Nov 10
PlanoFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 26 – Oct 10
LaredoDec 23 – Jan 6Oct 30 – Nov 13
LubbockFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 16 – Sep 30
GarlandFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 26 – Oct 10
IrvingFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 4 – Oct 18
CypressJan 22 – Feb 5Oct 8 – Oct 22
AmarilloMar 18 – Apr 1Sep 3 – Sep 17
Grand PrairieFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
BrownsvilleDec 12 – Dec 26Nov 9 – Nov 23
McKinneyFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 20 – Oct 4
FriscoFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 26 – Oct 10
PasadenaJan 5 – Jan 19Oct 30 – Nov 13
MesquiteFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 4 – Oct 18
KilleenFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 22 – Oct 6
McAllenDec 12 – Dec 26Nov 6 – Nov 20
CarrolltonFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 4 – Oct 18
MidlandFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 14 – Sep 28
WacoFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 25 – Oct 9
DentonFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 25 – Oct 9
AbileneFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 15 – Sep 29
Round RockFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 25 – Oct 9
BeaumontJan 17 – Jan 31Oct 9 – Oct 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 11 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 24 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 26 – Oct 10.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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