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Can You Grow Red Currant in Louisiana?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
Plant zones
Louisiana last frost
Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Louisiana?
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
What zone is Louisiana?
Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).
When do you plant Red Currants in Louisiana?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.