When to Plant Tomatoes in Wyoming
In a typical Wyoming location, start seeds indoors Mar 22 – Apr 5, then transplant outdoors May 24 – May 31. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as May 11 in Worland and as late as Jun 19 in Evanston. 1 city in Wyoming is essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.
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
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 21 – May 28 |
| Casper | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 17 – May 24 |
| Gillette | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – May 29 |
| Laramie | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Jun 14 – Jun 21 |
| Rock Springs | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 31 – Jun 7 |
| Sheridan | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 28 – Jun 4 |
| Green River | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 31 – Jun 7 |
| Evanston | Apr 17 – May 1 | Jun 19 – Jun 26 |
| Riverton | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | May 19 – May 26 |
| Jackson | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Cody | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | May 19 – May 26 |
| Rawlins | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 24 – May 31 |
| Lander | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 25 – Jun 1 |
| Torrington | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 18 – May 25 |
| Douglas | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 26 – Jun 2 |
| Powell | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 26 – Jun 2 |
| Ranchettes | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | May 19 – May 26 |
| Worland | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 11 – May 18 |
| Buffalo | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 31 – Jun 7 |
| South Greeley | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 21 – May 28 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Wyoming cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Wyoming cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant tomatoes in Wyoming?
In a typical Wyoming location, start seeds indoors Mar 22 – Apr 5, then transplant outdoors May 24 – May 31. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as May 11 in Worland and as late as Jun 19 in Evanston. 1 city in Wyoming is essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.
When is the last frost in Wyoming?
The average last spring frost in Wyoming ranges from May 4 in Worland to June 12 in Evanston, 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.
Other Crops in Wyoming
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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