When should I plant Tomaat, San Marzano in Zone 8a?

Start Tomaat, San Marzano seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Tomaat, San Marzano in Zone 8a?

Yes. Tomaat, San Marzano needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍅 Kweken van Tomaat, San Marzano in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Tomaat, San Marzano. Laatste vorst: Apr 5. Eerste vorst: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagen)

Zone8a

Laatste vorstApr 5

Eerste vorstOct 28

Seizoen206 dagen

Oogst80 dagen

ZonVolle Zon

When to Plant Tomaat, San Marzano in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Tomaat, San Marzano seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 6-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Tomaat, San Marzano seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 23

First harvest approximately Jun 23 (~65 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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