When to Plant Lettuce in Zone 8

Zone 8 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Feb 20

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

Mar 20

After last frost (Mar 20)

Direct Sow

Mar 20

Directly in garden bed

First Harvest

Apr 25

30–60 days after planting

Season Ends

Jun 24

Before first frost (Nov 5)

Quick Facts

Sunlight ⛅ Partial Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 12 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.125 inch

Min Soil Temp 40°F

Germination 2–10 days

Days to Maturity 30–60 days

Frost Tolerance Light frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–7.0

Difficulty Easy

Recommended for Zone 8

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Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Carrot Radish Strawberry

✗ Avoid Nearby

Celery

Lettuce Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 3	Apr 17	May 15	May 15	Jun 20	Aug 19
Zone 4	Apr 12	May 10	May 10	Jun 15	Aug 14
Zone 5	Apr 2	Apr 30	Apr 30	Jun 5	Aug 4
Zone 6	Mar 18	Apr 15	Apr 15	May 21	Jul 20
Zone 7	Mar 8	Apr 5	Apr 5	May 11	Jul 10
Zone 8	Feb 20	Mar 20	Mar 20	Apr 25	Jun 24
Zone 9	Jan 31	Feb 28	Feb 28	Apr 5	Jun 4
Zone 10	Jan 13	Feb 10	Feb 10	Mar 18	May 17
Zone 11	Jan 1	Jan 15	Jan 15	Feb 20	Apr 21
Zone 12	—	any	any	year_round	year_round
Zone 13	—	any	any	year_round	year_round

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.