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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Arizona?

US · USDA Zone 9a · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Arizona last frost

late January

Arizona first frost

late December

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Arizona

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 20

Harvest

Mar 16 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on Arizona'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 Arizona

Arizona spans dramatic climate zones from cool mountain forests to hot desert. Low-elevation cities like Phoenix grow year-round; high-elevation areas are Zone 5-6.