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When to Plant Leaf Lettuce in Bird Island, Minnesota (55310)

Location

Bird Island, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55310

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Leaf Lettuce directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity 45 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 1-7 days

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Growing Leaf Lettuce in Zone 4b

Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bird Island, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Leaf Lettuce grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.