When to plant tomato in zone 7a
A planting schedule for tomato in USDA hardiness zone 7a, where the typical last spring frost is around Apr 16, 2026 and the first fall frost around Oct 26, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 25201) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Tomato planting schedule for zone 7a
- Start seeds indoorsMar 14, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026
- Start hardening offApr 25, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsMay 9, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about May 2, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
Zone 7a covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for tomato dates worked out from your nearest weather station:
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 25201) in zone 7a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.