When should I plant tomatoes in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, tomatoes is typically planted between January 15 and February 5 (earliest January 8, latest February 26). Wait for soil temperature at 2-inch depth to reach 60°F.

What USDA hardiness zone is Hawaii?

Hawaii has a dominant USDA hardiness zone of 11a, with a range from 9a to 13a. Last frost date averages around January 1 and first fall frost around December 31, giving a typical 365-day growing season.

What soil temperature does tomatoes need to germinate?

Tomatoes requires a minimum soil temperature of 60°F at 2-inch depth for reliable germination. Optimal germination occurs at 65–85°F.

How long does tomatoes take to mature?

Tomatoes typically reaches maturity in 60–100 days, depending on variety. Days to maturity counted from transplant date, not from seed. Direct seeding is uncommon outside southernmost states.

State × crop calendar

Tomatoes planting in Hawaii.

Secondary cropZone 11a365-day seasonLast frost January 1VegetableFrost Sensitive

Tomatoes planting in Hawaii is shaped by the state's 11a dominant hardiness zone, last frost date around January 1, and a 365-day growing season. Tomatoes is grown in Hawaii but is not a dominant crop — works for home gardens, food plots, and some commercial production.

Planting dates on this page are climatological estimates from USDA frost-date norms and zone-typical planting offsets. Verify against University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture for variety- and county-specific guidance.

Planting calendar — 2026

Tomatoes · Hawaii · planting calendar

Ideal windowEarliest / latest tailsFrost zone

Planting windows shift earlier in southern parts of the state and later in northern parts. Use last frost date in your specific county as the reference.

Planting windows

Spring planting

Tomatoes

Earliest

January 8

Ideal start

January 15

Ideal end

February 5

Latest

February 26

Soil-temp triggerTransplant after last frost when soil reaches 60°F. Garden centers typically have transplants 1-2 weeks before this window.

Harvest window

Typical start

March 15

Typical end

April 24

Harvest timing varies with planting date and seasonal weather — these dates are typical for the ideal planting window.

Growing notes

Tomatoes can be successfully grown in Hawaii with attention to variety selection. The state's 365-day growing season requires choosing varieties appropriate for the growing window.

Tomatoes is grown in Hawaii but is not a dominant crop — works for home gardens, food plots, and some commercial production.

Agronomy reference

Soil-temp minimum

60°F

Soil-temp optimum

65–85°F

Days to maturity

60–100

Water (in/wk)

1–2"

Soil pH

6–6.8

Nitrogen demand

high

Days to maturity counted from transplant date, not from seed. Direct seeding is uncommon outside southernmost states.

Common pests to watch

Tomato hornworm
Aphids
Whiteflies

Pest pressure varies by region and year. Confirm current outbreaks with University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture.

Common diseases

Early blight
Late blight
Septoria leaf spot

Resistance varieties shift each year. Check the current variety trial report for your state.

Variety selection

Tomatoes varieties for Hawaii live with your extension service.

Variety performance is micro-regional and changes with each year’s trial cycle. We don’t republish variety lists — instead, we point directly at the source.

University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture →

Search the extension site for “tomatoesvariety trial” or “recommended tomatoes varieties” to find the current report.

Yield varies significantly by variety, soil, fertility, and management. Consult your state extension service for variety performance trials in your region.

Tomatoes timing. Live alerts.

Bield: Farm ties weather and soil-temperature stations in your county to crop planting thresholds — get notified the day soil temp clears your target window.

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