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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Cherry tomatoes thrive here and are among the most rewarding balcony crops you can grow.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Rhode Island
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
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.
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.
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.