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Can You Grow Cherry Tomato in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · 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

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

55–70 days

When to plant Cherry Tomatoes in Vermont

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 9 – Jun 24

Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont

Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cherry Tomato in Vermont?

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

What zone is Vermont?

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

When do you plant Cherry Tomatoes in Vermont?

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