When to Plant Cherry Tomato in Alaska
State
Alaska
Cities Covered
229
USDA Zones
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for Alaska
Based on Anchorage (Zone 5a). Dates may vary by city.
Note: Alaska spans multiple zones (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b). Select your city below for more precise dates.
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Growing Cherry Tomato in Alaska
Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a popular garden vegetable in Alaska. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
For most of Alaska, you should start Cherry Tomato seeds indoors around Sunday, March 29, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026.
For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.