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When to Plant Beefsteak Tomato in Coleman, Florida (33521)

Location

Coleman, Florida

ZIP Code

33521

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, February 24, 2027

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 9b

Beefsteak Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Coleman, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, December 30, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Plan to transplant your Beefsteak Tomato seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, February 24, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.