When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 7b
In Zone 7b, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Feb 11–Feb 25; transplant outdoors around Apr 8–Apr 15. Expect to harvest around Jun 17–Jun 24.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Feb 25 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Harvest | Jun 17 – Jun 24 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 7b averages a last spring frost around Apr 1 and a first fall frost around Nov 10. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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