When to plant Ground Cherry in Zone 9b
In Zone 9b, Ground Cherry: start seeds indoors around Dec 28–Jan 11; transplant outdoors around Feb 22–Mar 1. Expect to harvest around May 3–May 10.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Dec 28 – Jan 11 |
| Transplant outdoors | Feb 22 – Mar 1 |
| Harvest | May 3 – May 10 |
Tip: Grown like a tomato; the husked fruits are ripe once they drop to the ground on their own.
Zone 9b averages a last spring frost around Feb 15 and a first fall frost around Dec 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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