Seed Starting Calculator
Know exactly when to start seeds
Pick a crop and your key date. Plantometry counts back from frost or your transplant date to tell you when to sow indoors, when to move plants out, and when direct sowing is an option.
Seed-starting timing is crop-specific, so a crop is required here.
When you plan to move plants outdoors.
wks
Default for Tomato: 6 weeks. Override if you like.
Your sowing timeline
- Start seeds indoorsJune 28, 2026
Sow in trays about 6 weeks before transplanting.
- Transplant outdoorsAugust 9, 2026
transplant after frost when nights/soil are warm
- Direct sow (alternative)
Tomato is not usually direct sown; start with transplants for best results.