When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Mar 3–Mar 17; transplant outdoors around Apr 28–May 5. Expect to harvest around Jul 7–Jul 14.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 5 |
| Harvest | Jul 7 – Jul 14 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 6a calendar in the tool →