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When to Plant Leaf Lettuce in Lothair, Montana (59461)

Location

Lothair, Montana

ZIP Code

59461

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 17, 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 4a

Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lothair, Montana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 17, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Leaf Lettuce grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.