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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Texas?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Texas

Start indoors

Jan 4

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 11 – Apr 26

Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.