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🍅 Growing Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 12b

Zone 12b has a year-round growing season. Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 1. First frost: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Nov 20Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 – Dec 31 (364 days)

Zone12b

Last FrostJan 1

First FrostDec 31

Season Length364 days

Days to Harvest60

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 12b

Start Seeds Indoors: Nov 20

Start Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry seeds indoors around Nov 20 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 80°F. Germinates in 6–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 15

Transplant Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry seedlings outdoors after Jan 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 21

First harvest approximately Mar 21 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

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, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 12b?

Start Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry seeds indoors around Nov 20. Transplant outdoors after Jan 15. Expect first harvest around Mar 21.

What is the last frost date for Zone 12b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 12b is Jan 1. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 364-day growing season.

Can I grow Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 12b?

Yes. Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 12b has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient.

What is the best month to plant Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 12b?

The best time to start Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 12b is Nov. Begin seeds indoors around Nov 20, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Jan 1.

What companion plants grow well with Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry?

Good companion plants for Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry include Garlic, Asparagus, Basil, Carrots, Marigolds, Peppers. Avoid planting Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry near Potatoes, Fennel, Corn, Kohlrabi.

How long does Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry take to harvest?

Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry takes approximately 60 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 12b, expect your first harvest around Mar 21.

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