When to plant tomatoes in zone 9a
In zone 9a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 1 and the first fall frost around Dec 1. Here is when to plant tomatoes.
Start seeds indoorsJan 11
Plant in the bedMar 15
Start pickingMay 24
Your tomato calendar for zone 9a
- Jan 11: Start tomato seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Mar 15: Plant tomatoes in the bed
- May 24: 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. In hot zones, plants may stop producing in the hottest weeks of summer and pick up again in early fall.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 9a. 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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