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When to Plant Lettuce in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Huntington and as late as Apr 8 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 12.

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
HuntingtonMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 4 – Sep 18
CharlestonMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 31 – Sep 14
ParkersburgMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 4 – Sep 18
MorgantownMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 28 – Sep 11
WheelingMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 3 – Sep 17
Weirton HeightsApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 25 – Sep 8
WeirtonApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 25 – Sep 8
FairmontMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 2 – Sep 16
MartinsburgMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 28 – Sep 11
BeckleyApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 15 – Aug 29
ClarksburgMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 28 – Sep 11
Teays ValleyMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
South CharlestonMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 25 – Sep 8
Saint AlbansMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 31 – Sep 14
ViennaMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 4 – Sep 18
BluefieldApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 20 – Sep 3
Cross LanesMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 31 – Sep 14
MoundsvilleMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 26 – Sep 9
BridgeportMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 29 – Sep 12
Oak HillMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant lettuce in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Huntington and as late as Apr 8 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 12.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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