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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Alberta?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Cherry tomatoes thrive here and are among the most rewarding balcony crops you can grow.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Alberta last frost

early May

Alberta first frost

early October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Alberta

Start indoors

Mar 20

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jun 25 – Jul 10

Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Cherry Tomato

Cherry tomatoes are prolific and fast-maturing — ideal for containers and small spaces.

Pinch suckers to keep plants manageable in containers. One plant can produce hundreds of fruits. Needs the sunniest spot available.

Full cherry tomato growing guide →

Gardening in Alberta

Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.