When to Plant Red Currant in Red Devil, Alaska (99656)

Location

Red Devil, Alaska

ZIP Code

99656

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 27, 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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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Monday, April 27, 2026.

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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Black Walnut

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Growing Red Currant in Zone 3a

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Red Devil, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, April 27, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, May 25, 2026. Red Currant grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.