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Can You Grow Lettuce in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

Lettuce grows excellently here — one of the best cool-season crops for your climate.

Plant zones

2b–9b

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Lettuce in Delaware

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 6 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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.

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Gardening in Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lettuce in Delaware?

Lettuce grows excellently here — one of the best cool-season crops for your climate.

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Lettuce in Delaware?

Plant Lettuce Mar 7, harvest Apr 6 – May 6.