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Can You Grow Ground Cherry in Georgia?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Ground cherries grow easily in your zone — a surprisingly productive and self-sufficient crop.
Plant zones
Georgia last frost
Georgia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Ground Cherries in Georgia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Georgia's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Ground Cherry
Ground cherries (husk cherries) are a hidden gem of the vegetable garden — sweet vanilla-pineapple flavored fruits inside papery husks that drop naturally when ripe. Excellent for jam, baking, and eating fresh.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plants self-mulch with dropped husks — fruits inside stay fresh on the ground for weeks. Harvest husked fruits daily. Productive and drought-tolerant once established. Self-seeds freely the following year.
Gardening in Georgia
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Ground Cherry in Georgia?
Ground cherries grow easily in your zone — a surprisingly productive and self-sufficient crop.
What zone is Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Ground Cherries in Georgia?
Plant Ground Cherries around mid-February (start indoors Jan 4), harvest Apr 26 – May 11.