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When to Plant Gooseberry in Zone 11B

USDA Zone

11B

Cities Covered

14

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11B

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, December 4, 2025

Pro Tip: Gooseberry can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Ribes uva-crispa
Days to Maturity 730 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Spacing 60" apart

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Growing Gooseberry in USDA Zone 11B

Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11B. This zone includes cities like Long Key, Islamorada, Key West and 11 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11B is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. Gooseberry can be directly sown outdoors around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Expect to harvest your Gooseberry approximately 730 days after planting.