When to plant cherry tomatoes in zone 8b
In zone 8b, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 15 and the first fall frost around Nov 18. Here is when to plant cherry tomatoes.
Start seeds indoorsJan 25
Plant in the bedMar 29
Start pickingMay 28
Your cherry tomato calendar for zone 8b
- Jan 25: Start cherry tomato seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Mar 29: Plant cherry tomatoes in the bed
- May 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 8b. 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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