When to plant tomatoes in zone 8
In USDA zone 8, the last spring frost usually falls between Feb 25 and Mar 25. Start tomatoes indoors around Jan 5 to Feb 19. Plant them out around Mar 16 to Apr 6. Expect to harvest around May 28 to Sep 14.
Zone 8 dates for tomatoes
| Start seeds indoors | Jan 5 to Feb 19 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | Mar 16 to Apr 6 |
| Harvest | May 28 to Sep 14 |
| Typical last spring frost | Feb 25 to Mar 25 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Nov 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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