What is the best month to plant lettuce?

When to plant lettuce

Lettuce can be planted all year round. Spring lettuce can be raised in February and March, summer lettuce can be planted in April and May, and autumn lettuce can be sown and propagated in July to September.

Planting time in the north and south: The specific planting time of lettuce depends on the local temperature. The Yangtze River Basin is generally planted in September and October.

Greenhouse planting time: If lettuce is planted in a greenhouse, seedlings can be raised from December to March.

Lettuce Origin and Planting Month

Lettuce is cultivated throughout China, with the main producing areas being Hebei, Shandong, Jiangxi, Hubei, Shaanxi, Fujian, Guangxi, Guangdong, Sichuan and other provinces.

Hebei lettuce

The planting area of ​​lettuce in Hebei is very large. It can be sown in February and March, and the growth cycle is about 3 months. The vegetable yield is high and the quality is good.

Shandong lettuce

Shandong lettuce can be planted in September and October in autumn and can only be harvested in April and May of the following year. The lettuce here is not easy to bolt and is of high quality and high yield.

Lettuce varieties and planting months

The lettuce plant can be divided into two types according to its shape: pointed-leaf lettuce and round-leaf lettuce, and can be divided into several types according to its color, such as white lettuce, green lettuce, and purple lettuce.

Sharp leaf lettuce

The varieties of pointed leaf lettuce include Chinese Torch and Hongcui No. 1. They are planted in February and March, with a growth cycle of 80-100 days. Their advantage is that they are resistant to high temperatures.

Asparagus lettuce

The leaves of round-leaf lettuce are oval, and there are varieties such as Marshal and Baisheng No. 2, which can be planted in early spring and early autumn.