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When to Plant Red Currant in Hallie, Kentucky (41821)

Location

Hallie, Kentucky

ZIP Code

41821

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 13, 2026

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

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

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

โ˜€๏ธ 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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๐Ÿค Good Companions

RosemaryHyssop

โš ๏ธ Avoid Planting Near

Black Walnut
See the full companion planting guide for Red Currant โ†’

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Growing Red Currant in Zone 7a

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hallie, Kentucky, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Red Currant grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.