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Can You Grow Red Currant in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi 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 Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Mississippi?
Currants require cold winters to fruit well and cannot handle hot summers.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Red Currants in Mississippi?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.