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When to Plant Tomato in Zone 2A

USDA Zone

2A

Cities Covered

27

Avg Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2A

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, April 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 15, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity 70 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 24" apart

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Growing Tomato in USDA Zone 2A

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2A. This zone includes cities like Anchorage, Takotna, Eielson Afb and 24 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2A is around Monday, June 1, 2026. For best results, start your Tomato seeds indoors around Monday, April 20, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Monday, June 15, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Tomato approximately 70 days after planting.