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Can You Grow Red Currant in Northwest Territories?
Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
Plant zones
Northwest Territories last frost
Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories
The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Northwest Territories?
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
What zone is Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).
When do you plant Red Currants in Northwest Territories?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.