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When to Plant Beefsteak Tomato in Oakland, California (94607)

Location

Oakland, California

ZIP Code

94607

USDA Zone

10b

Last Frost

Friday, January 15, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, December 4, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 29, 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 10b

Beefsteak Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Oakland, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, December 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, January 15, 2027. Plan to transplant your Beefsteak Tomato seedlings outdoors around Friday, January 29, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.