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When to Plant Celtuce in Nova Scotia

Celtuce (stem lettuce) is a Chinese vegetable grown for its thick, crunchy stem rather than its leaves. The peeled stem has a mild, cucumber-like flavor.

Nova Scotia spans USDA hardiness zones 6b, 7a, 7b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Click your county for exact Celtuce planting dates based on your local frost dates.

Celtuce Planting Calendar for Nova Scotia

โ–ธ Zone 6b ~205 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 3 ยท First frost: October 25 ยท 205 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 27 Feb 27 โ€“ Mar 13
Transplant Outdoors April 3 Apr 3 โ€“ Apr 17
Direct Sow March 20 Mar 20 โ€“ Apr 10
Fall Sowing August 16 Aug 16 โ€“ Aug 30
Harvest June 5 Jun 5 โ€“ Jul 17
โ–ธ Zone 7a ~221 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: March 25 ยท First frost: November 1 ยท 221 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 18 Feb 18 โ€“ Mar 4
Transplant Outdoors March 25 Mar 25 โ€“ Apr 8
Direct Sow March 11 Mar 11 โ€“ Apr 1
Fall Sowing August 23 Aug 23 โ€“ Sep 6
Harvest May 27 May 27 โ€“ Jul 8
โ–ธ Zone 7b ~235 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: March 18 ยท First frost: November 8 ยท 235 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 11 Feb 11 โ€“ Feb 25
Transplant Outdoors March 18 Mar 18 โ€“ Apr 1
Direct Sow March 4 Mar 4 โ€“ Mar 25
Fall Sowing August 30 Aug 30 โ€“ Sep 13
Harvest May 20 May 20 โ€“ Jul 1

Growing Tips for Nova Scotia

Direct sow in spring or start indoors. Space 12 inches apart. Harvest when stems are about 1 inch in diameter. Peel the tough outer skin to reveal the tender center.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celtuce in Nova Scotia?

Planting dates for Celtuce in Nova Scotia depend on your USDA zone. Nova Scotia spans zones 6b, 7a, 7b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Nova Scotia for planting?

Nova Scotia contains USDA hardiness zones 6b, 7a, 7b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.