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When to Plant Tomatoes in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 18 in Cartersville.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–85 days

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.

Tomatoes Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
AtlantaJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 31 – Apr 7
ColumbusJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 12 – Mar 19
SavannahJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 9 – Mar 16
AthensJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 30 – Apr 6
South FultonJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 22 – Mar 29
Sandy SpringsJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 1 – Apr 8
RoswellJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 1 – Apr 8
MaconJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 28 – Apr 4
Johns CreekJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 1 – Apr 8
AlbanyJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 17 – Mar 24
Warner RobinsJan 14 – Jan 28Mar 18 – Mar 25
AlpharettaJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 1 – Apr 8
MariettaJan 30 – Feb 13Apr 3 – Apr 10
SmyrnaJan 30 – Feb 13Apr 3 – Apr 10
ValdostaJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 12 – Mar 19
BrookhavenJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 1 – Apr 8
StonecrestJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 1 – Apr 8
DunwoodyJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 1 – Apr 8
AugustaJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 6 – Mar 13
Peachtree CornersJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 1 – Apr 8
GainesvilleJan 23 – Feb 6Mar 27 – Apr 3
MiltonFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 11 – Apr 18
NewnanFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 10 – Apr 17
MabletonJan 30 – Feb 13Apr 3 – Apr 10
RomeFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 8 – Apr 15
MartinezJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 6 – Mar 13
East PointJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 22 – Mar 29
Peachtree CityJan 29 – Feb 12Apr 2 – Apr 9
DaltonFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 9 – Apr 16
KennesawFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 9 – Apr 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant tomatoes in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 18 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do tomatoes take to grow?

Tomatoes typically take 60–85 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.

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