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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Tennessee?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Tennessee

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 9 – May 24

Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee'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.

Full cherry tomato growing guide →

Gardening in Tennessee

Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.