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Can You Grow Red Currant in Delaware?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
Plant zones
Delaware last frost
Delaware 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 Delaware
Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Delaware?
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
What zone is Delaware?
Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).
When do you plant Red Currants in Delaware?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.