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When to Plant Cherry Tomato in Kaktovik, Alaska (99747)

Location

Kaktovik, Alaska

ZIP Code

99747

USDA Zone

3a

Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, April 13, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 8, 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 3a

Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kaktovik, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, April 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, May 25, 2026. Plan to transplant your Cherry Tomato seedlings outdoors around Monday, June 8, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.