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When to Plant Grape Tomato in Beaumont, Texas (77708)

Location

Beaumont, Texas

ZIP Code

77708

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 Grape 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 65 days
Mature Height 36-60"
Spread 24"
Type Indeterminate
Fruit Size Mini (0.5 oz)

☀️ 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

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Grape Tomato in Zone 9a

Grape Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Beaumont, Texas, 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 Grape Tomato seedlings outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.