When to Plant Tomatoes in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around December 19, transplant or plant outdoors February 13 to May 2, and expect your first harvest around May 2. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Tomatoes planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 19
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
May 2
Most tomatoes mature in about 55 to 85 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Tomatoes planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 19
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
May 2
Most tomatoes mature in about 55 to 85 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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