Nevada · Garden vegetables

Lettuce season in Nevada

Typically mid-May to mid-September, with peak early June through late August.

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

Mostly northern Nevada growers; cool high-desert nights keep heads crisp.

At a glance

Early

From mid-May — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

early June through late August — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through mid-September — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 17 weeks end to end, shoulders included.

Lettuce

Look: Heads look dense for their size with perky, unblemished outer leaves and no browning at the cut end.
Feel: Leaves should feel crisp, not limp — butterheads give slightly while crispheads feel tight and heavy.
Smell: Fresh lettuce smells clean and mildly green; any sour or sulfurous whiff means it is breaking down.
Tip: Shop early in the morning — lettuce cut before the heat of the day stays crisp far longer.
Keeps: Refrigerate unwashed in a bag with a paper towel; most heads keep a week or more.

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Frequently asked questions

When is lettuce season in Nevada?

In Nevada, the lettuce season typically runs mid-May to mid-September, with peak availability early June through late August. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own lettuce in Nevada?

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

How long does lettuce season last in Nevada?

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