When to plant lettuce in Hawaii
Hawaii spans USDA zone 12a, so the right time to plant lettuce shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 5 in Kapaa to January 5 in Kapaa — below are local dates for 1 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapaa | 12a | January 26 | January 24 | January 5 – January 26 |
Lettuce in Hawaii: FAQ
When can I plant lettuce in Hawaii?
Across Hawaii, the time to transplant lettuce spans roughly January 5 in Kapaa to January 5 in Kapaa, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lettuce planting date vary across Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii publishes 1 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 Hawaii?
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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