Hey there! I'm curious if I can start some ground cherry plants now and still expect them to bear fruit despite the scorching summer heat here. I know they're related to tomatoes, so I'm wondering how they might fare in a hot climate like Texas. I'm particularly interested in the Aunt Molly and Drott's Yellow varieties. I'd appreciate any insights from folks who have experience growing ground cherries in Texas or similarly hot areas. Thanks a lot!
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Hey! I'm actually in Arizona, and I found starting them indoors with grow lights works well. Since you don't have lights, maybe you could try starting them mid-July and keep them under shade cloth once they've hardened off. That could help them adjust to the heat!
That sounds like a solid plan! I'll give it a shot starting mid-July under shade cloth. Thanks for the tip!