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When to Plant Tomatoes in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Feb 5 – Feb 19, then transplant outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Ardmore and as late as Apr 25 in Guymon.

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
Oklahoma CityFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 11 – Apr 18
TulsaFeb 3 – Feb 17Apr 7 – Apr 14
NormanFeb 3 – Feb 17Apr 7 – Apr 14
Broken ArrowFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 8 – Apr 15
LawtonFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 8 – Apr 15
EdmondFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 9 – Apr 16
MooreFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 11 – Apr 18
Midwest CityFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 9 – Apr 16
EnidFeb 9 – Feb 23Apr 13 – Apr 20
StillwaterFeb 8 – Feb 22Apr 12 – Apr 19
MuskogeeFeb 10 – Feb 24Apr 14 – Apr 21
BartlesvilleFeb 14 – Feb 28Apr 18 – Apr 25
OwassoFeb 3 – Feb 17Apr 7 – Apr 14
ShawneeFeb 2 – Feb 16Apr 6 – Apr 13
YukonFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 9 – Apr 16
ArdmoreJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 22 – Mar 29
Ponca CityFeb 13 – Feb 27Apr 17 – Apr 24
BixbyFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 8 – Apr 15
DuncanJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 1 – Apr 8
Del CityFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 9 – Apr 16
JenksFeb 2 – Feb 16Apr 6 – Apr 13
SapulpaFeb 2 – Feb 16Apr 6 – Apr 13
MustangFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 11 – Apr 18
Sand SpringsFeb 2 – Feb 16Apr 6 – Apr 13
BethanyFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 9 – Apr 16
AltusFeb 8 – Feb 22Apr 12 – Apr 19
ClaremoreFeb 10 – Feb 24Apr 14 – Apr 21
El RenoFeb 9 – Feb 23Apr 13 – Apr 20
McAlesterFeb 3 – Feb 17Apr 7 – Apr 14
AdaFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 9 – Apr 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant tomatoes in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Feb 5 – Feb 19, then transplant outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Ardmore and as late as Apr 25 in Guymon.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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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