Seed-start answer
Start tomatoes seeds indoors around Jan 9
In ZIP 93721, start tomatoes seeds indoors around Jan 9, about 42 days before the Feb 20 last-frost estimate.
Source: fresno-yosemite frost station, USDA zone 9b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.
This uses ZIP 93721, the Fresno frost station, and the Feb 20 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Tomatoes dates for Fresno, CA
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | January 9, 2026 | Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space. |
| Transplant Outdoors | February 27, 2026 | Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window. |