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When to Plant Beefsteak Tomato in Cranberry Isles, Maine (04625)

Location

Cranberry Isles, Maine

ZIP Code

04625

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity 85 days
Mature Height 60-96"
Spread 36"
Type Indeterminate
Fruit Size Large (10-16 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

36" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Beefsteak Tomato in Zone 6b

Beefsteak Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Cranberry Isles, Maine, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Beefsteak Tomato seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.