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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Missouri?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Missouri

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

May 26 – Jun 10

Dates are approximate, based on Missouri'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 Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.