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🍒 Growing Cherry Tomato in Zone 1b

Zone 1b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Cherry Tomato early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Last frost: May 25. First frost: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 13Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 days)

Zone1b
Last FrostMay 25
First FrostAug 28
Season Length95 days
Days to Harvest60
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Cherry Tomato in Zone 1b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 13

Start Cherry Tomato seeds indoors around Apr 13 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 80°F. Germinates in 6–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8

Transplant Cherry Tomato seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 2

First harvest approximately Aug 2 (~55 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Plan Your Cherry Tomato Garden

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