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When to Plant Red Currant in Zone 1A

USDA Zone

1A

Cities Covered

5

Avg Last Frost

Tuesday, June 15, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1A

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, May 18, 2027

Pro Tip: Red Currant can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Ribes rubrum
Days to Maturity 730 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Spacing 60" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Red Currant

Good Companions

RosemaryHyssop

Avoid Planting Near

Black Walnut
See the full companion planting guide for Red Currant →

Cities in Zone 1A

Allakaket, Alaska Beaver, Alaska Circle, Alaska Stevens Village, Alaska Chalkyitsik, Alaska

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Growing Red Currant in USDA Zone 1A

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1A. This zone includes cities like Allakaket, Beaver, Circle and 2 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 1A is around Tuesday, June 15, 2027. Red Currant can be directly sown outdoors around Tuesday, May 18, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Red Currant approximately 730 days after planting.