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Valmaine · Lettuce

Zone 8a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Valmaine to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 4th
Last FrostApr 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 1st
Harvest BeginsJun 10th
Harvest EndsNov 5th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 32°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 5 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity70
Sun RequirementsPart Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthSurface
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)32
Harden Off (days)5
Expert Note: For romaine like Valmaine, keep seedlings cool and transplant as soon as nights are reliably above freezing and soil is workable to maximize crisp growth and reduce disease pressure.