How long does tomato take to fruit?

From seed, expect first tomatoes in 60–80 days (determinate varieties) or 75–90 days (indeterminate). From transplant (4-week-old seedling), first fruits appear in 45–60 days. Cherry tomatoes are the fastest — some varieties fruit in 50 days from seed. Cold nights slow fruiting; hot temperatures above 38°C cause flower drop. Planting a 4-week-old nursery seedling saves 4 weeks over starting from seed.