Bing Cherry

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Bursting with a glossy, candy-red sheen, Bing Cherry tomatoes offer a sweet-tart pop and a juicy, tender bite that feels almost luminous on the vine.

Their compact plants produce abundant clusters of small, perfectly round fruits with a smooth skin and a firm, succulent interior—ideal for fresh snacking and for vibrant sauces that cling with bright color. Grow Bing Cherry for a quick 60-day payoff and a garden harvest that tastes as lively as it looks.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

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Bing Cherry Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Apr 13th	Jul 27th	Sep 25th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Sep 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Aug 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Aug 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Jul 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Jul 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jun 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	9

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

These Bing Cherry tomatoes are built for the immediate bite: glossy skin, tender interior, and a sweet-tart snap that stays vibrant instead of turning flat. Roast or simmer fast—just long enough to concentrate the juices—then finish with olive oil or mozzarella so the sauce clings rather than slides.

Best Uses

snackable fresh handfuls—cut and dress with flaky salt and olive oil
quick pan-roasting or blistering for juicy, jammy bursts
bright, fast-cooked cherry-tomato sauce that clings (simmer briefly, finish with fat)
threaded onto skewers or folded into warm grain bowls for color-forward pops

Flavor Profile

sweet-tart brightness juicy, tender bite snappy, thin skin with a clean pop candy-like aromatics

Kitchen Pairings

garlic extra-virgin olive oil fresh mozzarella balsamic vinegar cooked shrimp pasta (e.g., spaghetti)

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my Bing cherry leaves get small yellow spots and look “shot-holed”?

This is commonly cherry leaf spot/shot-hole disease. Remove and destroy infected leaves, then spray a labeled copper fungicide (per label) when buds break and repeat as directed during wet periods. Also thin the canopy for airflow so leaves dry faster after rain or watering.

How often should I water my Bing cherry during the main growing phase?

During active growth, water deeply every 7–10 days, adjusting so the root zone stays evenly moist but never waterlogged. Aim for about 1–2 inches (25–50 mm) of water per week from rainfall plus irrigation, then let the top few inches of soil dry slightly before the next deep watering. Use a slow trickle (drip/soaker) so moisture reaches the whole spread of roots.

How can I tell when Bing cherries are ready to harvest?

Pick Bing cherries when they are fully colored (dark red to near-black), slightly soft to the touch, and the stem releases easily. Taste test: they should be sweet with no pronounced tartness, and fruit should come off the branch without being mealy. Harvest in dry weather for best flavor and to reduce splitting from sudden rain.