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Can You Grow Tomato in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

60–85 days

When to plant Tomatoes in Oregon

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 31 – Apr 25

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Tomato

One of the most popular garden vegetables — thrives in warm weather and full sun with consistent moisture.

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant deeply — tomatoes root along buried stems. Water consistently to prevent blossom end rot.

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Gardening in Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Tomato in Oregon?

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Tomatoes in Oregon?

Plant Tomatoes around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 31 – Apr 25.