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Can You Grow Red Currant in Maryland?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
Plant zones
Maryland last frost
Maryland 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 Maryland
Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Maryland?
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
What zone is Maryland?
Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Red Currants in Maryland?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.