Here's my question: is it too late to start from seeds, or should I go for transplants?

I just ordered some seeds from Heirloom Seeds. I see that SeedSaver sells transplants.

I consider myself a newbie gardener, but I've been having good luck with starting seeds indoors and then moving them to the garden for the past few years.

I'm in Zone 6, Northern NJ.

Thanks,
Claire

They do get the same diseases as tomatoes and their family but not as badly as some. Maybe they are not a tough as a tomatillo but tougher than a tomato.

They will keep in their little paper covers for a few weeks after harvest and that let me accumlate enough to make jam. I want to experiment with chutney this year.

Tracy