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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Hawaii?

US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b

Grow indoors

Try a short-season variety like Tumbling Tom in a container you can start early indoors.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Hawaii last frost

no frost

Hawaii first frost

no frost

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Hawaii

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 1

Harvest

Feb 25 – Mar 12

Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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.

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Gardening in Hawaii

Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry Tomato in Hawaii?

Try a short-season variety like Tumbling Tom in a container you can start early indoors.

What zone is Hawaii?

Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).

When do you plant Cherry Tomatoes in Hawaii?

Plant Cherry Tomatoes around no frost (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Feb 25 – Mar 12.