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When to Plant Celtuce in Fayette County, OH

Fayette County, Ohio Zone 6b June

Your June game plan for Fayette County, Ohio

We've pulled the most time-sensitive tasks for Fayette County, Ohio this June and put them front and centre. Tackle them in order.

Avg. last frost April 22
Avg. first frost October 21
Soil temp (4") 75°F
Watering Low
Pest pressure High
Daylight 14.8 hrs
  1. Bring in the celtuce

    If you can't use it all right away, check the food-preservation section of your planner.

Looking ahead to July
  • First harvests: celtuce

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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.

Fayette County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 22 and the first fall frost is October 21, giving you a growing season of approximately 182 days.

At an elevation of 872 feet, Fayette County receives approximately 31.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Celtuce during the growing season.

Fayette County, OH (Zone 6b) Moderate season
182 days
Last Spring Frost April 22
182 growing days
First Fall Frost October 21
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Fayette County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.9-6.7

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Celtuce

Celtuce needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Celtuce Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 1.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 1.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 2.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 3" 1.3" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 3.2" 1.1" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 4.3" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jul 4.3" 3.8" 0.5" 💧 Light watering
Aug 4.3" 3.5" 0.8" 💧 Light watering
Sep 4.3" 2.4" 1.9" 💧 Light watering
Oct 4.3" 2.8" 1.5" 💧 Light watering
Nov 1.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 1.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Fayette County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Celtuce Planting Timeline — Fayette County, OH

Celtuce Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 18 Mar 18 – Apr 1
Transplant Outdoors April 22 Apr 22 – May 6
Direct Sow April 8 Apr 8 – Apr 29
Harvest June 24 Jun 24 – Aug 5
Fall Sowing August 12 Aug 12 – Aug 26

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

60–90 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6b

📆 Growing Season

182 days in Fayette County

Growing Tips for Fayette County

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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Celtuce in Fayette County, OH?

Fayette County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 22. Plan your Celtuce planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Fayette County, OH?

Fayette County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 22 and first fall frost is October 21.

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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 Fayette County, OH. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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