When to Plant Cherry Tomato in Hilo, Hawaii (96721)
Location
Hilo, Hawaii
ZIP Code
96721
USDA Zone
12b
Last Frost
Friday, January 1, 2027
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 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 12b
Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hilo, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 12b, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, November 20, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Friday, January 1, 2027. Plan to transplant your Cherry Tomato seedlings outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.