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Can You Grow Lettuce in Washington?

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

Washington last frost

late January

Washington first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Lettuce in Washington

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 1 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on Washington'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 Washington

Washington has dramatically different climates. The wet maritime west (Zone 8a-8b) is mild and productive year-round. Eastern Washington is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6) with hot dry summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lettuce in Washington?

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

What zone is Washington?

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

When do you plant Lettuce in Washington?

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