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When to Plant Leaf Lettuce in Zone 2A

USDA Zone

2A

Cities Covered

27

Avg Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2A

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 20, 2026

Pro Tip: Leaf Lettuce can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity 7 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun

Cities in Zone 2A

Anchorage, Alaska Takotna, Alaska Eielson Afb, Alaska Fort Wainwright, Alaska Clear, Alaska North Pole, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Two Rivers, Alaska Fort Greely, Alaska Prudhoe Bay, Alaska Healy, Alaska Anderson, Alaska Huslia, Alaska Kaltag, Alaska Kiana, Alaska Koyukuk, Alaska Minto, Alaska Nenana, Alaska Noatak, Alaska Northway, Alaska Nulato, Alaska Selawik, Alaska Tok, Alaska Ambler, Alaska Nuiqsut, Alaska Atqasuk, Alaska

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Growing Leaf Lettuce in USDA Zone 2A

Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2A. This zone includes cities like Anchorage, Takotna, Eielson Afb and 24 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2A is around Monday, June 1, 2026. Leaf Lettuce can be directly sown outdoors around Monday, April 20, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Leaf Lettuce approximately 7 days after planting.