When to plant cherry tomato in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the cherry tomato window:
Sow
November – April
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Cherry tomatoes are the safer bet in Melbourne if you're new to tomato growing. They're more forgiving of erratic spring weather.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Cherry Tomato is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant cherry tomato in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed November – April. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow cherry tomato in Melbourne?
Yes — cherry tomato grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Cherry tomatoes are the safer bet in Melbourne if you're new to tomato growing. They're more forgiving of erratic spring weather.