Mississippi · Garden vegetables

Lettuce season in Mississippi

Typically mid-March to mid-May, and again early October to late November, with peak early April through late April.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

At a glance

Early

From mid-March, and again early October — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

early April through late April; again mid-October through mid-November — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through late November — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 17 weeks end to end, shoulders included.

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Frequently asked questions

When is lettuce season in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, the lettuce season typically runs mid-March to mid-May, and again early October to late November, with peak availability early April through late April. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own lettuce in Mississippi?

Rarely a u-pick crop — buy heads from market growers who cut them that morning. The best market weeks are early April through late April.

How long does lettuce season last in Mississippi?

about 17 weeks end to end — mid-March to mid-May, and again early October to late November. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.