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When to Plant Cherry Tomato in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana (70739)

Location

Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

ZIP Code

70739

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Saturday, February 20, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Saturday, January 9, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Saturday, March 6, 2027

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 9a

Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a popular garden vegetable. In Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Saturday, January 9, 2027.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, February 20, 2027. Plan to transplant your Cherry Tomato seedlings outdoors around Saturday, March 6, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.