When to plant tomatoes in zone 4b
In zone 4b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 8 and the first fall frost around Sep 28. Here is when to plant tomatoes.
Start seeds indoorsMar 20
Plant in the bedMay 22
Start pickingJul 31
Your tomato calendar for zone 4b
- Mar 20: Start tomato seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- May 22: Plant tomatoes in the bed
- Jul 31: Start picking tomatoes
Give each plant a sturdy cage or stake. Water deeply twice a week rather than a little every day.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 4b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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