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Lettuce, head planting and harvest datesLettuce, head Planting Dates in Central North Carolina
Usual lettuce, head planting periods in Central North Carolina, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.
| Activity | Window | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | early Feb to mid Mar; mid Aug to mid Sep (direct seed) | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Transplanting | mid Mar to end of Apr; mid Sep to mid Oct (transplants) | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Item | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | Timing in table above | |||||||||||
| Transplanting | Timing in table above | |||||||||||
What these dates mean in Central North Carolina
Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Central North Carolina. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Chart gives half-month columns for planting out; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.
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Other crops in Central North Carolina
- Artichokes, Jerusalem
- Artichokes, globe
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Beans, lima/bush
- Beans, lima/pole
- Beans, snap/bush
- Beans, snap/pole
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cabbage, Chinese
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chard, Swiss
- Cilantro
- Collard greens
- Corn, sweet
- Cucumbers
- Dill
- Eggplant
- Fennel, Florence
- Garlic
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leek
- Lettuce, leaf
- Melons, cantaloupe
- Melons, watermelon
- Mustard
- Okra
- Onions, bulb
- Onions, green
- Pac choi/bok choy
- Parsley
- Parsnips
- Peanuts
- Peas, bush
- Peas, field/southern
- Peas, vining
- Peppers
- Potatoes, Irish
- Potatoes, sweetpotatoes
- Pumpkin
- Radishes
- Rutabega
- Spinach
- Squash, summer
- Squash, winter
- Sunflower
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: NC State Extension - Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs.