When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 1a
In Zone 1a, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Apr 27–May 11; transplant outdoors around Jun 22–Jun 29. Expect to harvest around Aug 31–Sep 7.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 22 – Jun 29 |
| Harvest | Aug 31 – Sep 7 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 1a averages a last spring frost around Jun 15 and a first fall frost around Aug 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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