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Can You Grow Tomato in Virginia?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Virginia last frost

early March

Virginia first frost

late November

Days to harvest

60–85 days

When to plant Tomatoes in Virginia

Start indoors

Jan 24

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 6 – May 31

Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia

Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Tomato in Virginia?

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

What zone is Virginia?

Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Tomatoes in Virginia?

Plant Tomatoes around early March (start indoors Jan 24), harvest May 6 – May 31.