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Can You Grow Red Currant in Yukon?
Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
Plant zones
Yukon last frost
Yukon 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 Yukon
Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Yukon?
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
What zone is Yukon?
Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).
When do you plant Red Currants in Yukon?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.