Question 1

When should I plant lettuce in ZIP 40202?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 40202, the main lettuce target is around Apr 1, based on the representative Louisville frost station and USDA zone 7a.

Question 2

When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in 40202?

Accepted Answer

Start lettuce seeds indoors in ZIP 40202 around Mar 18, about 28 days before the Apr 15 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in Louisville?

Accepted Answer

Louisville (ZIP 40202) has an average last spring frost around Apr 15, based on the representative Louisville frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in Louisville?

Accepted Answer

Louisville (ZIP 40202) has an average first fall frost around Oct 25, leaving about 193 frost-free days.

Question 5

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

Accepted Answer

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

Step	Date	How to use it
Start Indoors	March 18, 2026	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	April 1, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct Sow	April 1, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Start lettuce seeds indoors around Mar 18

Lettuce dates for Louisville, KY