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Can You Grow Red Currant in New Brunswick?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
Plant zones
New Brunswick last frost
New Brunswick first frost
Days to harvest
About Red Currant
Red currants produce clusters of jewel-like berries in early summer — tart, high in pectin, and exceptional for jams, jellies, and juice. One of the most cold-hardy small fruits available.
Plant in a sheltered spot with good air circulation. Fruits on two and three-year-old wood — prune out older stems annually. Harvest full clusters in midsummer. Birds love them, so net the bush as they ripen.
Gardening in New Brunswick
New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in New Brunswick?
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
What zone is New Brunswick?
New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).
When do you plant Red Currants in New Brunswick?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.