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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in South Dakota?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

South Dakota last frost

mid-April

South Dakota first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in South Dakota

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 9 – Jun 24

Dates are approximate, based on South Dakota'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 South Dakota

South Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Eastern South Dakota is Zone 4b-5a; western South Dakota is colder. Short growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry Tomato in South Dakota?

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

What zone is South Dakota?

South Dakota spans USDA Zone 4b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Cherry Tomatoes in South Dakota?

Plant Cherry Tomatoes around mid-April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jun 9 – Jun 24.