When to Plant Tomatoes in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the time to transplant tomatoes outside runs from Mar 22 – Apr 5 in Ardmore to Apr 25 – May 9 in Guymon. In Oklahoma City, it's Apr 11 – Apr 25. The average last spring frost differs by about 5 weeks across the state (Mar 15 in Ardmore, Apr 18 in Guymon), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Tomatoes are killed by frost and sulk in cold soil. Wait until nights stay above 50°F, usually one to three weeks after the average last frost.
- Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
- Transplant outside: 1–3 weeks after the last frost.
Tomatoes planting dates in Oklahoma by city
| City | Zone | Start indoors | Transplant outside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | 7b | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Altus | 7b | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
| Ardmore | 8a | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Bartlesville | 7a | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Bethany | 7b | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Bixby | 7b | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Broken Arrow | 7b | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Chickasha | 7b | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Choctaw | 7b | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Claremore | 7a | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Del City | 7b | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Duncan | 8a | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Durant | 8a | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Edmond | 7b | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| El Reno | 7b | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 |
| Enid | 7a | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 |
| Glenpool | 7b | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Guymon | 6b | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Jenks | 7b | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Lawton | 7b | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| McAlester | 7b | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Miami | 7a | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 |
| Midwest City | 7b | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Moore | 7b | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Muskogee | 7b | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Mustang | 7b | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Newcastle | 7b | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Norman | 7b | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Oklahoma City | 7b | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Owasso | 7b | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Ponca City | 7a | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Sand Springs | 7b | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Sapulpa | 7b | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Shawnee | 7b | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Stillwater | 7a | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
| Tahlequah | 7b | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Tulsa | 7b | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Weatherford | 7b | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Woodward | 7a | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
| Yukon | 7b | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in Oklahoma, or the general guide to when to plant tomatoes.
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