When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 12b
In Zone 12b, 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.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Nov 13 – Nov 27 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jan 8 – Jan 15 |
| Harvest | Mar 19 – Mar 26 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 12b 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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