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When to Plant Beefsteak Tomato in Bird Island, Minnesota (55310)

Location

Bird Island, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55310

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, May 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 4b

Beefsteak Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bird Island, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

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