How to grow Leaf Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. crispa

Save seeds from the plants that are slowest to bolt. When the flowers have changed to seed heads remove seeds and dry indoors. ¹

These estimates for how long Leaf lettuce takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Leaf lettuce to germinate?: 7 days
Average 7 days | Min 1 days | Max 19 days (184)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Leaf lettuce?: + 21 days
Average 21 days | Min 10 days | Max 60 days (13)
Days to Maturity How long until Leaf lettuce is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 60 days
Average 60 days | Min 6 days | Max 278 days (19)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Leaf lettuce?: = 88 days

Our when to plant Leaf lettuce estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Leaf lettuce before or after your last frost date.: 60 days before Last Frost Date

Oak leaf lettuce

Lactuca sativa crispa

¹ :The New Seed-starters Handbook; Published 1988