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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Maine?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Maine last frost

mid-April

Maine first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Maine

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 9 – Jun 24

Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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 Maine

Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.