When to plant cherry tomatoes in zone 3b
In zone 3b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 15 and the first fall frost around Sep 15. Here is when to plant cherry tomatoes.
Start seeds indoorsMar 27
Plant in the bedMay 29
Start pickingJul 28
Your cherry tomato calendar for zone 3b
- Mar 27: Start cherry tomato seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- May 29: Plant cherry tomatoes in the bed
- Jul 28: Start picking cherry tomatoes
The easiest tomato for beginners. Pick often and it keeps producing until frost.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 3b. 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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