When to plant tomato in zone 8b
A planting schedule for tomato in USDA hardiness zone 8b, where the typical last spring frost is around Mar 16, 2026 and the first fall frost around Nov 14, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Kemp, TX) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Tomato planting schedule for zone 8b
- Start seeds indoorsFeb 14, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
- Start hardening offMar 28, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsApr 11, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 4, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
Zone 8b 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 (Kemp, TX) in zone 8b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.