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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in North Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in North Carolina

Start indoors

Jan 17

Transplant

Feb 28

Harvest

Apr 24 – May 9

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry Tomato in North Carolina?

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

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Cherry Tomatoes in North Carolina?

Plant Cherry Tomatoes around late February (start indoors Jan 17), harvest Apr 24 – May 9.