When to plant cherry tomatoes in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant cherry tomatoes.
Start seeds indoorsFeb 4
Plant in the bedApr 8
Start pickingJun 7
Your cherry tomato calendar for zone 8a
- Feb 4: Start cherry tomato seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Apr 8: Plant cherry tomatoes in the bed
- Jun 7: 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 8a. 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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