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Can You Grow Red Currant in Tennessee?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
Plant zones
Tennessee last frost
Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Red Currant in Tennessee?
Red currants are perfectly suited to your cool climate — they fruit reliably every year.
What zone is Tennessee?
Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Red Currants in Tennessee?
See the planting guide for Red Currant — timing depends on your exact frost date.