DibbleGrowing cherry trees: from seed to harvest
Plant a dormant tree in early spring. Sweet cherries usually need a second variety; sour cherries fruit alone. Net against birds.
Planting dates for cherry trees by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | April 24 | July 23 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 19 | July 18 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 9 | July 8 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | March 31 | June 29 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 20 | June 18 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 7 | June 5 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 8 | May 9 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 10 | April 10 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 11 | March 11 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
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Questions
When should I plant cherry trees?
It depends on your zone. Cherry is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow cherry trees?
About 90 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 21 days after that.
What grows well with cherry trees?
Good companions include Garlic.
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