Growing tomatillo in zone 7b

(Zone 7b = an average winter low of 5°F to 10°F.)

In USDA zone 7b, the typical last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost is November 1. Here is when to plant tomatillo against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsFebruary 15 to March 8

Transplant outdoorsApril 12 to April 19

Direct sow outdoorsMarch 22

Expected harvestJune 11 to July 3About 60 to 75 days from transplanting.

These are zone 7b averages

Computed from 3,851 ZIP codes in zone 7b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

Get my exact dates

USDA 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.