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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Ohio?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Ohio last frost

early April

Ohio first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Ohio

Start indoors

Feb 23

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 1 – Jun 16

Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio

Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry Tomato in Ohio?

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

What zone is Ohio?

Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Cherry Tomatoes in Ohio?

Plant Cherry Tomatoes around early April (start indoors Feb 23), harvest Jun 1 – Jun 16.