When to plant lettuce in zone 10a
A planting schedule for lettuce in USDA hardiness zone 10a, where the typical last spring frost is around Jan 17, 2026 and the first fall frost around Jan 14, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Clearwater, FL) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Lettuce planting schedule for zone 10a
- Start seeds indoorsDec 2, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025
- Start hardening offJan 6, 2026 – Jan 9, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsJan 13, 2026 – Jan 14, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 3, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Clearwater, FL) in zone 10a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.