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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Rhode Island

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 9 – May 24

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry Tomato in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cherry Tomatoes in Rhode Island?

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