When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 4a
In Zone 4a, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Mar 27–Apr 10; transplant outdoors around May 22–May 29. Expect to harvest around Jul 31–Aug 7.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 22 – May 29 |
| Harvest | Jul 31 – Aug 7 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 4a averages a last spring frost around May 15 and a first fall frost around Sep 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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