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Can You Grow Ground Cherry in New York?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Ground cherries grow easily in your zone — a surprisingly productive and self-sufficient crop.
Plant zones
New York last frost
New York first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Ground Cherries in New York
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New York'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 New York
New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Ground Cherry in New York?
Ground cherries grow easily in your zone — a surprisingly productive and self-sufficient crop.
What zone is New York?
New York spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Ground Cherries in New York?
Plant Ground Cherries around early April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 10 – Jun 25.