When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 6b
In Zone 6b, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Feb 25–Mar 11; transplant outdoors around Apr 22–Apr 29. Expect to harvest around Jul 1–Jul 8.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 11 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – Apr 29 |
| Harvest | Jul 1 – Jul 8 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 6b averages a last spring frost around Apr 15 and a first fall frost around Oct 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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