When to plant tomatoes in zone 6
In USDA zone 6, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 5 and Apr 30. Start tomatoes indoors around Feb 12 to Mar 29. Plant them out around Apr 23 to May 14. Expect to harvest around Jul 5 to Oct 15.
Zone 6 dates for tomatoes
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 to Mar 29 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | Apr 23 to May 14 |
| Harvest | Jul 5 to Oct 15 |
| Typical last spring frost | Apr 5 to Apr 30 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Oct 15 |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.
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