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🍅 Growing Tomato, Sun Gold in Zone 1a

Zone 1a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Tomato, Sun Gold early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Last frost: May 25. First frost: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 13Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 days)

Zone1a
Last FrostMay 25
First FrostAug 28
Season Length95 days
Days to Harvest57
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Tomato, Sun Gold in Zone 1a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 13

Start Tomato, Sun Gold seeds indoors around Apr 13 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 80°F. Germinates in 6–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8

Transplant Tomato, Sun Gold seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 12

First harvest approximately Aug 12 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Companion Planting

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

Plan Your Tomato, Sun Gold Garden

Track Tomato, Sun Gold from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

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