When to Plant Lettuce in Lucas County, OH
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.
Lucas County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost is October 17, giving you a growing season of approximately 173 days.
At an elevation of 609 feet, Lucas County receives approximately 34.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 85°F, providing good warmth for Lettuce during the growing season.
Lucas County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Lettuce Planting Timeline — Lucas County, OH
Lettuce Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 27 | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Direct Sow | April 13 | Apr 13 – May 4 |
| Harvest | June 1 | Jun 1 – Aug 10 |
| Fall Sowing | August 8 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Start Indoors |
| April | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Partial Shade (3-6 hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
30–60 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 6b
📆 Growing Season
173 days in Lucas County
Growing Tips for Lucas 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Lettuce in Lucas County, OH?
Lucas County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 27. Plan your Lettuce planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Lucas County, OH?
Lucas County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 27 and first fall frost is October 17.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Lucas County (Zone 6b). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.