When to plant lettuce in Massachusetts
Massachusetts spans USDA zones 5b–7b, 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 Boston to April 19 in North Adams — below are local dates for 89 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 7a | April 4 | November 9 | March 14 – April 4 |
| Worcester | 6a | April 23 | October 21 | April 2 – April 23 |
| Springfield | 6a | May 3 | October 8 | April 12 – May 3 |
| Cambridge | 6b | April 19 | October 23 | March 29 – April 19 |
| Lowell | 6b | April 30 | October 10 | April 9 – April 30 |
| Brockton | 6b | April 22 | October 19 | April 1 – April 22 |
| Quincy | 7a | April 25 | October 22 | April 4 – April 25 |
| Lynn | 7a | April 25 | October 20 | April 4 – April 25 |
Lettuce in Massachusetts: FAQ
When can I plant lettuce in Massachusetts?
Across Massachusetts, the time to transplant lettuce spans roughly March 14 in Boston to April 19 in North Adams, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lettuce planting date vary across Massachusetts?
Yes. Massachusetts publishes 89 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 Massachusetts?
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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