When Should Tomato Seeds Be Planted to Be Ready for Spring?

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Determine the average date of the last frost for your area and start your seeds six to eight weeks before that date. Set your tomatoes out one to two weeks after that last frost date.

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When Should Tomato Seeds Be Planted to Be Ready for Spring?

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