When to Plant Beefsteak Tomato in West Columbia, West Virginia (25287)

Location

West Columbia, West Virginia

ZIP Code

25287

USDA Zone

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 West Columbia, West Virginia, 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.