When to Plant Cherry Tomato in New Jersey
State
New Jersey
Cities Covered
579
USDA Zones
6b, 7a, 7b, 8a
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for New Jersey
Based on Avenel (Zone 7b). Dates may vary by city.
Note: New Jersey spans multiple zones (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a). Select your city below for more precise dates.
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Growing Cherry Tomato in New Jersey
Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a popular garden vegetable in New Jersey. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
For most of New Jersey, you should start Cherry Tomato seeds indoors around Sunday, February 22, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.
For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.