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Can You Grow Red Currant in Hawaii?
US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
Plant zones
Hawaii last frost
Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Hawaii?
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
What zone is Hawaii?
Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).
When do you plant Red Currants in Hawaii?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.