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Can You Grow Red Currant in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Rhode Island?
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Red Currants in Rhode Island?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.