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When to Plant Cherry Tomato in Galena, Alaska (99741)

Location

Galena, Alaska

ZIP Code

99741

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 24, 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 1b

Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a popular garden vegetable. In Galena, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Cherry Tomato seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.