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🍅 Growing Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in this zone. Last frost: May 5. First frost: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 24Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 days)

Zone4a

Last FrostMay 5

First FrostOct 1

Season Length149 days

Days to Harvest60

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry seeds indoors around Mar 24 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 80°F. Germinates in 6–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 19

Transplant Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry seedlings outdoors after May 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 23

First harvest approximately Jul 23 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

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 4a?

Start Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry seeds indoors around Mar 24. Transplant outdoors after May 19. Expect first harvest around Jul 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 4a?

Yes. Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient.

What is the best month to plant Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 4a?

The best time to start Tomato, Matt's Wild Cherry in Zone 4a is Mar. Begin seeds indoors around Mar 24, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of May 5.

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 4a, expect your first harvest around Jul 23.

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