When to Plant Roma Tomato in Chicago, Illinois (60607)
Location
Chicago, Illinois
ZIP Code
60607
USDA Zone
6b
Last Frost
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Roma Tomato seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 30-36"
Spread 18"
Type Determinate
Fruit Size Medium (2-3 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 7-14 days
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Growing Roma Tomato in Zone 6b
Roma Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Chicago, Illinois, 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 Roma Tomato seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.