New Jersey · Garden vegetables

Lettuce season in New Jersey

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

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

At a glance

Early

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

Peak

early May through mid-June; again mid-September through mid-October — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

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

Season length

about 22 weeks end to end, shoulders included.

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Frequently asked questions

When is lettuce season in New Jersey?

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

Can I pick my own lettuce in New Jersey?

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

How long does lettuce season last in New Jersey?

about 22 weeks end to end — mid-April to late June, and again early September to mid-November. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.