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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Ontario?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Ontario last frost

mid-April

Ontario first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Ontario

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 9 – Jun 24

Dates are approximate, based on Ontario'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 Ontario

Ontario spans several climate zones. Northern Ontario is Zone 3-4 with short seasons; southern Ontario is Zone 5-7 with long productive seasons. The Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's premier fruit-growing regions.