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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, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
221 days
Last Spring Frost March 28
221 growing days
First Fall Frost November 4

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

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

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