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🍅 Growing Tomato, Amish Paste in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Tomato, Amish Paste can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 28. First frost: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Dec 17Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 days)

Zone11a
Last FrostJan 28
First FrostDec 22
Season Length328 days
Days to Harvest85
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Tomato, Amish Paste in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 17

Start Tomato, Amish Paste seeds indoors around Dec 17 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 80°F. Germinates in 6–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 11

Transplant Tomato, Amish Paste seedlings outdoors after Feb 11. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 17

First harvest approximately Apr 17 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Companion Planting

✅ Garlic✅ Asparagus✅ Basil✅ Carrots✅ Marigolds✅ Peppers✅ Onions
❌ Potatoes❌ Fennel❌ Corn❌ Kohlrabi

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