Question 1

When should I plant tomatoes in ZIP 33131?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 33131, the main tomatoes target is around Jan 8, based on the representative Miami frost station and USDA zone 11a.

Question 2

When should I start tomatoes seeds indoors in 33131?

Accepted Answer

Start tomatoes seeds indoors in ZIP 33131 around Nov 20, about 42 days before the Jan 1 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in Miami?

Accepted Answer

Miami (ZIP 33131) has an average last spring frost around Jan 1, based on the representative Miami frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in Miami?

Accepted Answer

Miami (ZIP 33131) has an average first fall frost around Dec 31, leaving about 364 frost-free days.

Question 5

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

Accepted Answer

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

Step	Date	How to use it
Start Indoors	November 20, 2025	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	January 8, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.

Start tomatoes seeds indoors around Nov 20

Tomatoes dates for Miami, FL