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Red Salad Bowl · Lettuce

Zone 8a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostApr 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 1st
Harvest BeginsMay 16th
Harvest EndsNov 5th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 5 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity45
Sun RequirementsPart Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthSurface
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)5
Expert Note: For the sweetest, tender heads, keep lettuce cool—transplant when nights are reliably above freezing and soil temps are in the 40s.