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Can You Grow Red Currant in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Won't grow here

Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.

Plant zones

3a–6b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

Perennial

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.

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Gardening in Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Red Currant in Alabama?

Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.

What zone is Alabama?

Alabama spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Red Currants in Alabama?

See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.