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When to Plant Red Currant in South Seaville, New Jersey (08246)

Location

South Seaville, New Jersey

ZIP Code

08246

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, March 8, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Red Currant directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Ribes rubrum
Days to Maturity 730 days
Mature Height 36-60"
Spread 48"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

60" apart

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Planting Depth

4" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 21-42 days

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🤝 Good Companions

RosemaryHyssop

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Black Walnut

Other Plants for South Seaville

Growing Red Currant in Zone 7b

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a popular garden vegetable. In South Seaville, New Jersey, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Red Currant grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.