When to Plant Cherry Tomato in South Dakota
State
South Dakota
Cities Covered
363
USDA Zones
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for South Dakota
Based on Alcester (Zone 5a). Dates may vary by city.
Note: South Dakota spans multiple zones (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b). Select your city below for more precise dates.
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Growing Cherry Tomato in South Dakota
Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a popular garden vegetable in South Dakota. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
For most of South Dakota, 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.