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When to plant lettuce in zone 10b

In USDA zone 10b, plant lettuce around Jan 6, after the representative last frost near Jan 20. Start seeds indoors around Dec 23.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 10b. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Lettuce dates for Anaheim, CA

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsDecember 23, 2025Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsJanuary 6, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowJanuary 6, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Los Angeles, CA · Zone 10b Lettuce Jan 6 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Jan 20 Long Beach, CA · Zone 10b Lettuce Jan 6 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Jan 20 San Diego, CA · Zone 10b Lettuce Jan 16 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Jan 30 Anaheim, CA · Zone 10b Lettuce Jan 6 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Jan 20