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When to Plant Lettuce in Logan County, OK

Lettuce is a fast-growing cool-season green available in leaf, romaine, butterhead, and crisphead types. It is the foundation of salads and one of the easiest crops to grow.

Logan County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost is November 3, giving you a growing season of approximately 214 days.

At an elevation of 982 feet, Logan County receives approximately 26.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 93ยฐF, providing good warmth for Lettuce during the growing season.

Logan County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
214 days
Last Spring Frost April 3
214 growing days
First Fall Frost November 3

Logan County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.4-7.3

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (112 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 16 Transplant: Mar 23 🍅 Harvest: Apr 27 – Jul 6
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (109 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 27 Transplant: Apr 3 🍅 Harvest: May 8 – Jul 17
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (111 days to spare)
Start indoors: Mar 14 Transplant: Apr 18 🍅 Harvest: May 23 – Aug 1

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.5″/week
You supply
0.6″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 1,083 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 โ€” consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Lettuce needs ~889 GDD — county provides 4,226 GDD Excellent fit

Lettuce Planting Timeline โ€” Logan County, OK

Lettuce Planting Calendar

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 25 Aug 25 โ€“ Sep 8
Harvest May 8 May 8 โ€“ Jul 17

Plant 0.5" deep ยท 6" apart ยท Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February Start Indoors
March Start Indoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Harvest
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Fall Sowing
September Fall Sowing
October โ€”
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

30โ€“60 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 7

USDA Zone

Zone 7a

Growing Season

214 days

Growing Tips for Logan County

Sow seeds directly every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Provide afternoon shade in warm weather to delay bolting. Harvest in the morning for crispest leaves.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Celery

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๐ŸŒพ Save Your Own Lettuce Seeds
Life Cycle Annual
Pollination Self-Pollinating
How to Collect Let plants bolt and flower. Harvest seed heads when fluffy.
Storage Store airtight; viable 6 years at 35ยฐF, under 45% humidity.

Very easy to save. Let a few plants bolt each season.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lettuce in Logan County, OK?

Logan County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 3. Plan your Lettuce planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Logan County, OK?

Logan County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 3 and first fall frost is November 3.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Logan County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.