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Can You Grow Red Currant in Ontario?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
Plant zones
Ontario last frost
Ontario 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 Ontario
Ontario spans several climate zones. Northern Ontario is Zone 3-4 with short seasons; southern Ontario is Zone 5-7 with long productive seasons. The Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's premier fruit-growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Ontario?
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
What zone is Ontario?
Ontario spans Canadian Zone 5 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
When do you plant Red Currants in Ontario?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.