Growing tomatillo in zone 3b
(Zone 3b = an average winter low of -35°F to -30°F.)
In USDA zone 3b, the typical last spring frost is May 17 and the first fall frost is September 23. Here is when to plant tomatillo against those dates.
Start seeds indoorsMarch 29 to April 19
Transplant outdoorsMay 24 to May 31
Direct sow outdoorsMay 3
Expected harvestJuly 23 to August 14About 60 to 75 days from transplanting.
These are zone 3b averages
Computed from 224 ZIP codes in zone 3b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.
Get my exact datesUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for tomatillo from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.