When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 8b
In Zone 8b, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Jan 25–Feb 8; transplant outdoors around Mar 22–Mar 29. Expect to harvest around May 31–Jun 7.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Jan 25 – Feb 8 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Mar 29 |
| Harvest | May 31 – Jun 7 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 8b averages a last spring frost around Mar 15 and a first fall frost around Nov 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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