Growing Lettuce in Zone 4A

Lettuce is a fast-growing cool-season crop perfect for spring and fall gardens.

Zone 4A has a short growing season — start seeds indoors when possible and use season-extending techniques like cold frames and row covers.

Top Growing Tips

• Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest
• Bolts quickly in hot weather — plant in partial shade in summer
• Cut-and-come-again: harvest outer leaves for extended production
• Can start very early under row covers
• Grows well in containers and between larger plants

Companion Planting

Good companions: carrots, radishes, strawberries, chives

Avoid planting near: none in particular

Harvest Timeline

30-60 days from seed

About Zone 4A

USDA Hardiness Zone 4A has an average last spring frost around May 8 and first fall frost around Sep 25. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.