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When to Plant Lettuce in Utah

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 27 – Sep 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
Salt Lake CityMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 13 – Sep 27
West Valley CityMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 5 – Sep 19
ProvoMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 26 – Sep 9
West JordanApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
OremMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 24 – Sep 7
SandyApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
OgdenMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 28 – Sep 11
LaytonMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 24 – Sep 7
Saint GeorgeFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 15 – Sep 29
South JordanMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 27 – Sep 10
MillcreekMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 23 – Sep 6
TaylorsvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 13 – Sep 27
LehiApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 14 – Aug 28
LoganApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 7 – Aug 21
MurrayMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 23 – Sep 6
DraperMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 27 – Sep 10
BountifulMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 29 – Sep 12
RivertonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 27 – Sep 10
Pleasant GroveMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 30 – Sep 13
RoyMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 27 – Sep 10
Spanish ForkMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 23 – Sep 6
KearnsMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 5 – Sep 19
Cottonwood HeightsApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
TooeleApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 21 – Sep 4
MidvaleApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
SpringvilleMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 23 – Sep 6
HolladayApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
HerrimanMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 27 – Sep 10
ClearfieldApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 25 – Sep 8
KaysvilleMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in Utah?

In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 27 – Sep 10.

When is the last frost in Utah?

The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, 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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