Q&A – When is the right time to plant lettuce and other leafy greens?
Question:
What is the right time in the spring to plant lettuce and other leafy greens?
Answer:
In the Memphis area (Zone 7A), Late February and early March are good times to plant cool season greens. If you wait too long the plants will not be able to develop enough before the weather gets too hot and they bolt.
Related Resources:
Guide to Spring-Planted, Cool-Season Vegetables
Lettuce in the Garden
Cabbage
What is the right time in the spring to plant lettuce and other leafy greens?
Answer:
In the Memphis area (Zone 7A), Late February and early March are good times to plant cool season greens. If you wait too long the plants will not be able to develop enough before the weather gets too hot and they bolt.
Related Resources:
Guide to Spring-Planted, Cool-Season Vegetables
Lettuce in the Garden
Cabbage