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Can You Grow Red Currant in Georgia?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
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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 Georgia
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Georgia?
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
What zone is Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Red Currants in Georgia?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.