Growing Lettuce in Zone 5B

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

Zone 5B has a moderate growing season. Most crops do well here with proper timing around frost dates.

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 5B

USDA Hardiness Zone 5B has an average last spring frost around Apr 18 and first fall frost around Oct 13. 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.