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When to Plant Tomato in Eagle Bay, New York (13331)

Location

Eagle Bay, New York

ZIP Code

13331

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Tomato can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Lycopersicon esculentum
Days to Maturity 70 days
Mature Height 36-72"
Spread 24"
Type Indeterminate
Fruit Size Medium (4-8 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

🤝 Good Companions

BasilCarrotParsleyMarigoldBorage

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

BrassicasFennelCornKohlrabi

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Growing Tomato in Zone 4a

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Eagle Bay, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 3, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Tomato grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.