When to plant cherry tomatoes in zone 4a
In zone 4a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 12 and the first fall frost around Sep 21. Here is when to plant cherry tomatoes.
Start seeds indoorsMar 24
Plant in the bedMay 26
Start pickingJul 25
Your cherry tomato calendar for zone 4a
- Mar 24: Start cherry tomato seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- May 26: Plant cherry tomatoes in the bed
- Jul 25: 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 4a. 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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