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Can You Grow Red Currant in Florida?
US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
Plant zones
Florida last frost
Florida 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 Florida
Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Florida?
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
What zone is Florida?
Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).
When do you plant Red Currants in Florida?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.