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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in New Jersey

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 9 – May 24

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry Tomato in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Cherry Tomatoes in New Jersey?

Plant Cherry Tomatoes around mid-March (start indoors Jan 31), harvest May 9 – May 24.