How to Grow Tomatoes
veg · tender · ~75 days to harvest
Planting time for tomatoes depends on your frost dates. Start seeds indoors about 7 weeks before your last spring frost, then transplant after frost danger passes. Pick your zone below for exact dates.
When to plant tomatoes by zone
Zone 3a
Zone 3b
Zone 4a
Zone 4b
Zone 5a
Zone 5b
Zone 6a
Zone 6b
Zone 7a
Zone 7b
Zone 8a
Zone 8b
Zone 9a
Zone 9b
Zone 10a
Zone 10b
Zone 11a
Zone 11b
Zone 12a
Zone 12b
Zone 13a
Zone 13b
Frequently asked questions
How long does tomatoes take to grow?
About 75 days from transplant/sow to harvest.
Is tomatoes frost-hardy?
Tomatoes is a tender crop. Wait until after the last frost to plant outdoors.