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When to Plant Red Currant in Camas, Washington (98607)

Location

Camas, Washington

ZIP Code

98607

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 15, 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 Camas

Growing Red Currant in Zone 8b

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Camas, Washington, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Red Currant grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.