The average planting date is the average date to transplant outdoors in each state. Click the read more button for more detailed info on planting time, first/last frost dates, tools, and tips for your state.
In some areas the growing season are too short to get ripe produce from some crops. In these cases, a greenhouse or fabric covers will help extending the season.
For other places high temperatures can cause problems for certain crops. In that cases, it can be necessary to have shade cover to get the right growing conditions in the summer.
Tomato Planting Dates by State
| State | Average Planting Date | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | March 15 | Read More |
| Alaska | June 1 | Read More |
| Arizona | March 1 | Read More |
| Arkansas | March 15 | Read More |
| California | March 1 | Read More |
| Colorado | April 1 | Read More |
| Connecticut | April 15 | Read More |
| Delaware | April 15 | Read More |
| Florida | February 15 | Read More |
| Georgia | March 15 | Read More |
| Hawaii | March 1 | Read More |
| Idaho | May 1 | Read More |
| Illinois | April 15 | Read More |
| Indiana | April 15 | Read More |
| Iowa | May 1 | Read More |
| Kansas | April 15 | Read More |
| Kentucky | April 15 | Read More |
| Louisiana | March 1 | Read More |
| Maine | May 15 | Read More |
| Maryland | April 1 | Read More |
| Massachusetts | May 1 | Read More |
| Michigan | May 1 | Read More |
| Minnesota | May 15 | Read More |
| Mississippi | March 15 | Read More |
| Missouri | April 15 | Read More |
| Montana | June 1 | Read More |
| Nebraska | April 15 | Read More |
| Nevada | March 15 | Read More |
| New Hampshire | May 15 | Read More |
| New Jersey | April 15 | Read More |
| New Mexico | April 1 | Read More |
| New York | May 1 | Read More |
| North Carolina | April 1 | Read More |
| North Dakota | June 1 | Read More |
| Ohio | April 15 | Read More |
| Oklahoma | April 1 | Read More |
| Oregon | April 15 | Read More |
| Pennsylvania | April 15 | Read More |
| Rhode Island | May 1 | Read More |
| South Carolina | April 1 | Read More |
| South Dakota | June 1 | Read More |
| Tennessee | March 15 | Read More |
| Texas | March 1 | Read More |
| Utah | April 1 | Read More |
| Vermont | May 15 | Read More |
| Virginia | April 1 | Read More |
| Washington | April 15 | Read More |
| West Virginia | April 15 | Read More |
| Wisconsin | May 15 | Read More |
| Wyoming | June 1 | Read More |
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about creating high-quality soil by utilizing household compost. View Author page
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