When to plant lettuce in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant lettuce shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about December 18 in Edinburg to March 31 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | January 12 – February 2 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | February 4 – February 25 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | February 9 – March 2 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | January 30 – February 20 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | February 12 – March 5 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | February 9 – March 2 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | February 16 – March 9 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | January 1 – January 22 |
Lettuce in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant lettuce in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to transplant lettuce spans roughly December 18 in Edinburg to March 31 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lettuce planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 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 Texas?
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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