Question 1

When should I plant tomatoes in ZIP 70112?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 70112, the main tomatoes target is around Feb 17, based on the representative New Orleans frost station and USDA zone 9b.

Question 2

When should I start tomatoes seeds indoors in 70112?

Accepted Answer

Start tomatoes seeds indoors in ZIP 70112 around Dec 30, about 42 days before the Feb 10 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans (ZIP 70112) has an average last spring frost around Feb 10, based on the representative New Orleans frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans (ZIP 70112) has an average first fall frost around Dec 10, leaving about 303 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	December 30, 2025	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	February 17, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.

Start tomatoes seeds indoors around Dec 30

Tomatoes dates for New Orleans, LA