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When to Plant Heirloom Tomato in Axson, Georgia (31624)

Location

Axson, Georgia

ZIP Code

31624

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, January 9, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, March 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Heirloom Tomato seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity 80 days
Mature Height 48-84"
Spread 24"
Type Indeterminate
Fruit Size Variable (2-32 oz depending on variety)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

30" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Heirloom Tomato in Zone 9a

Heirloom Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Axson, Georgia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, January 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Heirloom Tomato seedlings outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.