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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Louisiana

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 26 – Apr 10

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.