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Can You Grow Lettuce in New York?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2b–9b

New York last frost

early April

New York first frost

late October

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Lettuce in New York

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 1 – May 31

Dates are approximate, based on New York'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 New York

New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.

See what grows well in New York →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lettuce in New York?

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

What zone is New York?

New York spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Lettuce in New York?

Plant Lettuce Apr 1, harvest May 1 – May 31.