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When to Plant Gooseberry in Zone 2A

USDA Zone

2A

Cities Covered

26

Avg Last Frost

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2A

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, May 4, 2027

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

🌿 Plant Details

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

🤝 Companion Plants for Gooseberry

Good Companions

TomatoBeanPea

Avoid Planting Near

Black Walnut
See the full companion planting guide for Gooseberry →

Cities in Zone 2A

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Growing Gooseberry in USDA Zone 2A

Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2A. This zone includes cities like Anchorage, Takotna, Eielson Afb and 23 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2A is around Tuesday, June 1, 2027. Gooseberry can be directly sown outdoors around Tuesday, May 4, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Gooseberry approximately 730 days after planting.