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Can You Grow Ground Cherry in Washington?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Ground cherries grow easily in your zone — a surprisingly productive and self-sufficient crop.
Plant zones
Washington last frost
Washington first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Ground Cherries in Washington
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Washington'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 Washington
Washington has dramatically different climates. The wet maritime west (Zone 8a-8b) is mild and productive year-round. Eastern Washington is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6) with hot dry summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Ground Cherry in Washington?
Ground cherries grow easily in your zone — a surprisingly productive and self-sufficient crop.
What zone is Washington?
Washington spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Ground Cherries in Washington?
Plant Ground Cherries around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 10 – Apr 25.