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When to Plant Currant

Ribes rubrum/nigrum

fruitZones 3–8intermediate

Productive shrubs bearing clusters of tart, jewel-like berries perfect for jams, jellies, and baking. Red, black, and white varieties available. Cold-hardy and shade-tolerant.

Planting calendar

Direct sow / transplant

4 weeks before your last spring frost.

Plant bare-root bushes in early spring; takes 2-3 years for significant production; shade-tolerant but produces more in sun

Spacing & harvest

Companion planting

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Sources: Purdue University Turfgrass Science: Use Growing Degree Days to Better Time Your Applications · University of Missouri Extension: Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar · University of Minnesota Extension: Pre-emergent Herbicides for Crabgrass Control in Lawns