When to plant tomatoes in zone 5

Tomatoes in USDA zone 5

Average zone 5 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 (163 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost; transplant once nights stay above 50 °F (10 °C).

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