When to Plant Beefsteak Tomato in Honolulu, Hawaii (96821)
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
ZIP Code
96821
USDA Zone
12b
Last Frost
Friday, January 1, 2027
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 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 12b
Beefsteak Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Honolulu, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 12b, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, November 20, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Friday, January 1, 2027. Plan to transplant your Beefsteak Tomato seedlings outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.