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When to plant tomatoes in zone 7b

In USDA zone 7b, plant tomatoes around Apr 17, after the representative last frost near Apr 10. Start seeds indoors around Feb 27.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 7b. 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 Nashville, TN

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsFebruary 27, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsApril 17, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
New York, NY · Zone 7b Tomatoes Apr 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 8 Philadelphia, PA · Zone 7b Tomatoes Apr 17 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 10 Washington, DC · Zone 7b Tomatoes Apr 22 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 15 Baltimore, MD · Zone 7b Tomatoes Apr 22 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 15 Nashville, TN · Zone 7b Tomatoes Apr 17 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 10 Oklahoma City, OK · Zone 7b Tomatoes Apr 12 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 5 Tulsa, OK · Zone 7b Tomatoes Apr 12 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 5 Albuquerque, NM · Zone 7b Tomatoes Apr 22 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 15