When should I plant Tomaat, Cherokee Purple in Zone 8b?

Start Tomaat, Cherokee Purple seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around Jun 9.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Tomaat, Cherokee Purple in Zone 8b?

Yes. Tomaat, Cherokee Purple needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍅 Kweken van Tomaat, Cherokee Purple in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Tomaat, Cherokee Purple. Laatste vorst: Mar 22. Eerste vorst: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dagen)

Zone8b

Laatste vorstMar 22

Eerste vorstNov 10

Seizoen233 dagen

Oogst80 dagen

ZonVolle Zon

When to Plant Tomaat, Cherokee Purple in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Tomaat, Cherokee Purple seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 6-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Tomaat, Cherokee Purple seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 9

First harvest approximately Jun 9 (~65 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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