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🍅 Growing Tomato, Cherokee Purple in Zone 10b

Zone 10b has a year-round growing season. Tomato, Cherokee Purple can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 28. First frost: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 17Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 days)

Zone10b

Last FrostJan 28

First FrostDec 22

Season Length328 days

Days to Harvest80

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Tomato, Cherokee Purple in Zone 10b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 17

Start Tomato, Cherokee Purple seeds indoors around Dec 17 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 80°F. Germinates in 6–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 11

Transplant Tomato, Cherokee Purple seedlings outdoors after Feb 11. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 17

First harvest approximately Apr 17 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Companion Planting

✅ Garlic ✅ Asparagus ✅ Basil✅ Carrots✅ Marigolds✅ Peppers✅ Onions

❌ Potatoes❌ Fennel❌ Corn❌ Kohlrabi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Tomato, Cherokee Purple in Zone 10b?

Start Tomato, Cherokee Purple seeds indoors around Dec 17. Transplant outdoors after Feb 11. Expect first harvest around Apr 17.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10b is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Tomato, Cherokee Purple in Zone 10b?

Yes. Tomato, Cherokee Purple needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 10b has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient.

What is the best month to plant Tomato, Cherokee Purple in Zone 10b?

The best time to start Tomato, Cherokee Purple in Zone 10b is Dec. Begin seeds indoors around Dec 17, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Jan 28.

What companion plants grow well with Tomato, Cherokee Purple?

Good companion plants for Tomato, Cherokee Purple include Garlic, Asparagus, Basil, Carrots, Marigolds, Peppers. Avoid planting Tomato, Cherokee Purple near Potatoes, Fennel, Corn, Kohlrabi.

How long does Tomato, Cherokee Purple take to harvest?

Tomato, Cherokee Purple takes approximately 80 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 10b, expect your first harvest around Apr 17.

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