Tomato transplant time - Ask Extension
Now that our zone in northeast Ohio (I’m in Cleveland Heights) is a little warmer, would it be ok to transplant tomatoes a little earlier? How soon ...
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Tomato transplant time #866744
Asked May 02, 2024, 10:35 AM EDT
Now that our zone in northeast Ohio (I’m in Cleveland Heights) is a little warmer, would it be ok to transplant tomatoes a little earlier? How soon would be safe?
Cuyahoga County Ohio
Expert Response
Hello,
This weather calendar gives average last spring frost dates, along with earliest and latest spring frost dates.
According to this calendar, the average last frost date for Cleveland is May 4 with the latest one being June 11 in 1972.
You should be fine planting your tomatoes now but you should also watch for frost warnings and cover your tomatoes overnight if necessary.
This weather calendar gives average last spring frost dates, along with earliest and latest spring frost dates.
According to this calendar, the average last frost date for Cleveland is May 4 with the latest one being June 11 in 1972.
You should be fine planting your tomatoes now but you should also watch for frost warnings and cover your tomatoes overnight if necessary.
