When to plant lettuce in Kansas
Kansas 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 14 in Kansas City to April 7 in Garden City — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7a | April 11 | October 29 | March 21 – April 11 |
| Overland Park | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | March 20 – April 10 |
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | March 14 – April 4 |
| Olathe | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | March 20 – April 10 |
| Topeka | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | March 26 – April 16 |
| Lawrence | 6b | April 12 | October 28 | March 22 – April 12 |
| Shawnee | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | March 26 – April 16 |
| Lenexa | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | March 20 – April 10 |
Lettuce in Kansas: FAQ
When can I plant lettuce in Kansas?
Across Kansas, the time to transplant lettuce spans roughly March 14 in Kansas City to April 7 in Garden City, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lettuce planting date vary across Kansas?
Yes. Kansas 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 Kansas?
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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