Cherry tomato plant

When to plant cherry tomatoes in zone 10a

In zone 10a, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 31 and the first fall frost around Dec 20. Here is when to plant cherry tomatoes.

Start seeds indoorsDec 13
Plant in the bedFeb 14
Start pickingApr 15

Your cherry tomato calendar for zone 10a

The easiest tomato for beginners. Pick often and it keeps producing until frost.

Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft. In hot zones, plants may stop producing in the hottest weeks of summer and pick up again in early fall.

These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 10a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.

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