When should I plant Tomato in Zone 6a?

Start Tomato seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Tomato in Zone 6a?

Yes. Tomato needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍅 Growing Tomato in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Tomato. Fros terakhir: Apr 28. Fros pertama: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 hari)

Zon6a

Fros terakhirApr 28

Fros pertamaOct 8

Musim163 hari

Tuaian75 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Tomato in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Tomato seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 6-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Tomato seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 16

First harvest approximately Jul 16 (~65 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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