When to plant cherry tomatoes in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant cherry tomatoes.
Start seeds indoorsMar 4
Plant in the bedMay 6
Start pickingJul 5
Your cherry tomato calendar for zone 6a
- Mar 4: Start cherry tomato seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- May 6: Plant cherry tomatoes in the bed
- Jul 5: 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 6a. 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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