When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 10b
In Zone 10b, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Nov 27–Dec 11; transplant outdoors around Jan 22–Jan 29. Expect to harvest around Apr 2–Apr 9.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Nov 27 – Dec 11 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jan 22 – Jan 29 |
| Harvest | Apr 2 – Apr 9 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 10b averages a last spring frost around Jan 15 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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