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When to Plant Gooseberry in Daggett, Michigan (49821)

Location

Daggett, Michigan

ZIP Code

49821

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 12, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Ribes uva-crispa
Days to Maturity 730 days
Mature Height 36-60"
Spread 60"

☀️ 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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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Black Walnut

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Growing Gooseberry in Zone 5a

Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Daggett, Michigan, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Gooseberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.