The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

In Tarpon Springs you can estimate when to plant tomatos by using the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Tomatos

Frost tolerance for tomatos:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

Since tomatos require warm weather it's important to wait until after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant tomatos in Tarpon Springs is March. However, you really should wait until April if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant tomatos and expect a good harvest is probably September. If you wait any later than that and your tomatos may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a few weeks earlier by starting your tomatos indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Tarpon Springs. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 25°F.

Just be sure to remember that USDA zone info for Tarpon Springs is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Tarpon Springs you get a frost after February 15 so just be sure to be ready to protect your tomatos in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Tarpon Springs

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	25°F
Highest Expected Low	30°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 25°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 30°F.

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