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When to plant lettuce in Connecticut

Connecticut spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant lettuce shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 15 in Bridgeport to April 17 in Torrington — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Bridgeportthe lettuce transplant out window (March 15–April 5) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Bridgeport7aApril 5November 6March 15 – April 5
Stamford7aApril 17October 23March 27 – April 17
New Haven7aApril 17October 27March 27 – April 17
Hartford6bApril 17October 26March 27 – April 17
Waterbury6bApril 26October 16April 5 – April 26
Norwalk7aApril 17October 23March 27 – April 17
Danbury6bMay 1October 14April 10 – May 1
New Britain6bApril 17October 26March 27 – April 17

Lettuce in Connecticut: FAQ

When can I plant lettuce in Connecticut?

Across Connecticut, the time to transplant lettuce spans roughly March 15 in Bridgeport to April 17 in Torrington, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the lettuce planting date vary across Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut publishes 35 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lettuce planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does lettuce take to grow in Connecticut?

Lettuce takes about 45–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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