When to Plant Celtuce in Sequoyah County, OK
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.
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 28 and the first fall frost is November 4, giving you a growing season of approximately 221 days.
At an elevation of 786 feet, Sequoyah County receives approximately 32.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 90°F, providing good warmth for Celtuce during the growing season.
Sequoyah County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Celtuce Planting Timeline — Sequoyah County, OK
Celtuce Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 21 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 |
| Transplant Outdoors | March 28 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Direct Sow | March 14 | Mar 14 – Apr 4 |
| Harvest | May 30 | May 30 – Jul 11 |
| Fall Sowing | August 26 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Harvest |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing |
| September | Fall Sowing |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
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 7b
📆 Growing Season
221 days in Sequoyah County
Growing Tips for Sequoyah 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Celtuce in Sequoyah County, OK?
Sequoyah County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 28. Plan your Celtuce planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Sequoyah County, OK?
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 28 and first fall frost is November 4.
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