When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Feb 17–Mar 3; transplant outdoors around Apr 14–Apr 21. Expect to harvest around Jun 23–Jun 30.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
| Harvest | Jun 23 – Jun 30 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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