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Can You Grow Lettuce in Yukon?

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Lettuce grows in almost any zone as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or fall.

Plant zones

2b–9b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Lettuce in Yukon

Direct sow

Jun 15

Harvest

Jul 15 – Aug 14

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Lettuce

Lettuce is one of the fastest and easiest crops to grow — perfect for beginners and container gardens.

Sow directly in early spring — lettuce tolerates light frost. Harvest outer leaves for cut-and-come-again. Bolts in summer heat; replant in late summer for a fall crop.

Full lettuce growing guide →

Gardening in Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.