When to Plant Leaf Lettuce in Viola, Illinois (61486)
Location
Viola, Illinois
ZIP Code
61486
USDA Zone
5b
Last Frost
Saturday, April 25, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Direct Sow Outdoors Saturday, March 28, 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 5b
Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Viola, Illinois, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, you should direct sow seeds around Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Leaf Lettuce grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.