Can You Grow Tomato in Texas?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.
Plant zones
Texas last frost
Texas first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Tomatoes in Texas
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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.
Gardening in Texas
Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Tomato in Texas?
Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.
What zone is Texas?
Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).
When do you plant Tomatoes in Texas?
Plant Tomatoes around mid-February (start indoors Jan 4), harvest Apr 16 – May 11.