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When to plant lettuce in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant lettuce shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 18 in Brunswick to March 21 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe lettuce transplant out window (March 3–March 24) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8March 3 – March 24
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11February 28 – March 21
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9March 2 – March 23
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10February 28 – March 21
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30February 9 – March 2
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10March 2 – March 23
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20February 22 – March 15
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9March 4 – March 25

Lettuce in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant lettuce in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to transplant lettuce spans roughly January 18 in Brunswick to March 21 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the lettuce planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 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 Georgia?

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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