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When to Plant Gooseberry in Zone 12B

USDA Zone

12B

Cities Covered

53

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 12B

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, December 4, 2026

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

🤝 Companion Plants for Gooseberry

Good Companions

TomatoBeanPea

Avoid Planting Near

Black Walnut
See the full companion planting guide for Gooseberry →

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Growing Gooseberry in USDA Zone 12B

Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 12B. This zone includes cities like Captain Cook, Eleele, Ewa Beach and 50 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 12B is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Gooseberry can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, December 4, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Gooseberry approximately 730 days after planting.