When to plant tomatoes in zone 9

Tomatoes in USDA zone 9

Average zone 9 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Feb 25, first fall frost ≈ Dec 1 (279 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).

FAQ

Other zones

• Tomatoes in zone 3
• Tomatoes in zone 4
• Tomatoes in zone 5
• Tomatoes in zone 6
• Tomatoes in zone 7
• Tomatoes in zone 8
• Tomatoes in zone 10
• Zone 9 planting calendar