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When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 12a

In Zone 12a, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Nov 13–Nov 27; transplant outdoors around Jan 8–Jan 15. Expect to harvest around Mar 19–Mar 26.

StepWhen
Start seeds indoorsNov 13 – Nov 27
Transplant outdoorsJan 8 – Jan 15
HarvestMar 19 – Mar 26

Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.

Zone 12a averages a last spring frost around Jan 1 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.

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