Purple Ground Cherry· Ground Cherry
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Apr 3rd |
| Last Frost | May 15th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jul 10th |
| Harvest Begins | Sep 23rd |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 1st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 10 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 75 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Support Needed | Stake |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: Start indoors early, then transplant only when nights are consistently warm to avoid chilling the roots and stalling fruit set.