Leaf & brassica crops · GROWING GUIDE

Make room
for leaf lettuce.

Tender leaves for picking a little at a time. Lettuce suits the cooler parts of the growing season and can fit into a compact garden.

Direct sow · Frost tolerant

START WITH YOUR LOCATION

Every garden has its own season.

Explore local growing conditions across the United States and Canada before choosing your planting day.

These five Texas dates are historical average fall starts, not deadlines. Open a regional guide for the source and timing details.

PLANNING A TEXAS FALL CROP

Sow a manageable amount and label the variety. Record what germinates well in your own garden so the next small sowing can be based on experience.

For a steady salad supply, plan small separate sowings when conditions suit the variety rather than saving one oversized planting.