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Can You Grow Red Currant in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
Plant zones
New Jersey last frost
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in New Jersey?
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Red Currants in New Jersey?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.