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When to plant tomatoes in zone 8a

In USDA zone 8a, plant tomatoes around Apr 12, after the representative last frost near Apr 5. Start seeds indoors around Feb 22.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 8a. 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 Charlotte, NC

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsFebruary 22, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsApril 12, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Raleigh, NC · Zone 8a Tomatoes Apr 17 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 10 Charlotte, NC · Zone 8a Tomatoes Apr 12 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 5 Atlanta, GA · Zone 8a Tomatoes Apr 5 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 29 Memphis, TN · Zone 8a Tomatoes Apr 1 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 25