When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 4b
In Zone 4b, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Mar 22–Apr 5; transplant outdoors around May 17–May 24. Expect to harvest around Jul 26–Aug 2.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 17 – May 24 |
| Harvest | Jul 26 – Aug 2 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 4b averages a last spring frost around May 10 and a first fall frost around Sep 22. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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