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Ground Cherry

Sown Jun–Jul · 70–90 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for ground cherry.

Its window is Jun–Jul. That opens in June, 9 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same fruit group — soonest to crop first

Strawberry 90–120 days Pepino 4–6 months Pineapple 450–540 days Litchi 5–7 years
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing Jun–Jul
Duration 70–90
Spacing 90 × 60 cm
Soil pH 5.5–7.0
Water 400–600 mm
Temperature 18–30 °C
Seed rate 0.4–0.6 kg
Yield 8–12 t
Watch for Flea beetle, leaf spot

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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