When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 3a
In Zone 3a, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Apr 6–Apr 20; transplant outdoors around Jun 1–Jun 8. Expect to harvest around Aug 10–Aug 17.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 8 |
| Harvest | Aug 10 – Aug 17 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 3a averages a last spring frost around May 25 and a first fall frost around Sep 8. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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