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When to Plant Beefsteak Tomato in Accokeek, Maryland (20607)

Location

Accokeek, Maryland

ZIP Code

20607

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, February 22, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 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 7b

Beefsteak Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Accokeek, Maryland, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Beefsteak Tomato seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.