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When to plant tomato in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant tomato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 15 in Brunswick to April 18 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe tomato transplant out window (March 31–April 7) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8March 31 – April 7
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11March 28 – April 4
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9March 30 – April 6
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10March 28 – April 4
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30March 9 – March 16
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10March 30 – April 6
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20March 22 – March 29
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9April 1 – April 8

Tomato in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant tomato in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to transplant tomato spans roughly February 15 in Brunswick to April 18 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the tomato planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right tomato planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does tomato take to grow in Georgia?

Tomato takes about 60–85 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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