When to plant lettuce in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lettuce window:
Sow
March – December
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Temperate zone tip
Sydney grows lettuce year-round. Match the variety to the season, Iceberg in cool months, Cos and looseleaf in warm.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June.
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When can I plant lettuce in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed March – December. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow lettuce in Adelaide?
Yes — lettuce grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Sydney grows lettuce year-round. Match the variety to the season, Iceberg in cool months, Cos and looseleaf in warm.