When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 5b
In Zone 5b, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Mar 12–Mar 26; transplant outdoors around May 7–May 14. Expect to harvest around Jul 16–Jul 23.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 7 – May 14 |
| Harvest | Jul 16 – Jul 23 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 5b averages a last spring frost around Apr 30 and a first fall frost around Oct 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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