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Can You Grow Lettuce in Hawaii?
US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
Lettuce bolts quickly in high heat but can be grown in spring and fall even in warm zones.
Plant zones
Hawaii last frost
Hawaii first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Lettuce in Hawaii
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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.
Gardening in Hawaii
Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lettuce in Hawaii?
Lettuce bolts quickly in high heat but can be grown in spring and fall even in warm zones.
What zone is Hawaii?
Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).
When do you plant Lettuce in Hawaii?
Plant Lettuce Jan 1, harvest Jan 31 – Mar 2.