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When to Plant Tomatillo in Zone 13A

USDA Zone

13A

Cities Covered

2

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 13A

Start Seeds Indoors Thursday, November 20, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Thursday, January 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Tomatillo seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Physalis philadelphica
Days to Maturity 75 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 24" apart

Cities in Zone 13A

Keauhou, Hawaii M C B H Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

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Growing Tomatillo in USDA Zone 13A

Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 13A. This zone includes cities like Keauhou, M C B H Kaneohe Bay.

The average last frost date for Zone 13A is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. For best results, start your Tomatillo seeds indoors around Thursday, November 20, 2025, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Tomatillo approximately 75 days after planting.