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Can You Grow Lettuce in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2b–9b

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Lettuce in Oregon

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 1 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lettuce in Oregon?

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

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Lettuce in Oregon?

Plant Lettuce Jan 30, harvest Mar 1 – Mar 31.