Question 1

When should I plant lettuce in ZIP 79901?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 79901, the main lettuce target is around Mar 1, based on the representative El Paso frost station and USDA zone 8b.

Question 2

When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in 79901?

Accepted Answer

Start lettuce seeds indoors in ZIP 79901 around Feb 15, about 28 days before the Mar 15 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in El Paso?

Accepted Answer

El Paso (ZIP 79901) has an average last spring frost around Mar 15, based on the representative El Paso frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in El Paso?

Accepted Answer

El Paso (ZIP 79901) has an average first fall frost around Nov 10, leaving about 240 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	February 15, 2026	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	March 1, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct Sow	March 1, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Start lettuce seeds indoors around Feb 15

Lettuce dates for El Paso, TX