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Plant Tomatoes in Zone 4b

Seed-starting, transplant & harvest dates for USDA Zone 4b

Start indoors
Mar 17
Transplant
May 19
Harvest (~75d)
Aug 2

In Zone 4b, the average last spring frost is around May. Tomatoes is a tender crop, so give it a head start indoors about 7 weeks before that, then move it out after frost danger passes.

Last spring frost
May 5
First fall frost
Sep 28
Growing season
146 days

Full Tomatoes grow guide → · All crops for Zone 4b →

Frequently asked questions

When should I start tomatoes in Zone 4b?

Start tomatoes seeds indoors around Mar 17 (Zone 4b).

Can I direct sow tomatoes in Zone 4b?

Tomatoes is best started indoors and transplanted in Zone 4b rather than direct sown.