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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Maryland

Start indoors

Jan 24

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 1 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.