When to plant tomato in Virginia
Virginia spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant tomato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | March 29 | November 12 | April 5 – April 12 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | March 30 – April 6 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | March 31 – April 7 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | March 23 – March 30 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | April 10 – April 17 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | April 8 – April 15 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | March 31 – April 7 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | March 31 – April 7 |
Tomato in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant tomato in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to transplant tomato spans roughly March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the tomato planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 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 Virginia?
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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