When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Feb 1–Feb 15; transplant outdoors around Mar 29–Apr 5. Expect to harvest around Jun 7–Jun 14.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 1 – Feb 15 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 5 |
| Harvest | Jun 7 – Jun 14 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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