Ground cherry

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Typeannual

“EasyVegetableAnnual” — Ground Cherry Growing Guide · Limitless Growth

Days to maturity70 days

“EasyVegetableAnnual~70 days to maturity” — Ground Cherry Growing Guide · Limitless Growth

LightFull Sun

“Full Sun (6-8+ hours)” — Ground Cherry Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

WaterModerate — regular watering

“Moderate — regular watering” — Ground Cherry Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Hardiness zonesZone 4a – 11b

“Zone 4a – 11b” — Ground Cherry Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Spacing30 in

“75 cm apart” — Ground Cherry Growing Guide · Limitless Growth

Start indoors6–7 weeks before last frost

“Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.” — Ground Cherry Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Ready whenThe husk turns brown and papery when the fruit is ready.

“The husk turns brown and papery when the fruit is ready.” — Ground Cherry Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Toxicitynot toxic

“All parts of the ground cherry plant are toxic except for the ripe fruit.” — When Are Ground Cherries Ripe? Read Before You Eat – Bountiful Gardener

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