When to Plant Cherry Tomato in Washington, District of Columbia (20002)

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

ZIP Code

20002

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, February 6, 2026

Transplant Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Cherry Tomato seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme

Days to Maturity 60 days

Mature Height 48-96"

Spread 24"

Type Indeterminate

Fruit Size Small (0.5-1 oz)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Cherry Tomato in Zone 8a

Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a popular garden vegetable. In Washington, District of Columbia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, February 6, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Cherry Tomato seedlings outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.