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When to plant tomatoes in zone 7a

In USDA zone 7a, plant tomatoes around Apr 27, after the representative last frost near Apr 20. Start seeds indoors around Mar 9.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 7a. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Tomatoes dates for Wichita, KS

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsMarch 9, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsApril 27, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Louisville, KY · Zone 7a Tomatoes Apr 22 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 15 Wichita, KS · Zone 7a Tomatoes Apr 27 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 20 Boston, MA · Zone 7a Tomatoes Apr 27 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 20