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When to Plant Red Currant in Zone 1B

USDA Zone

1B

Cities Covered

11

Avg Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1B

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

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

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Growing Red Currant in USDA Zone 1B

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1B. This zone includes cities like Arctic Village, Bettles Field, Chicken and 8 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 1B is around Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Red Currant can be directly sown outdoors around Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Red Currant approximately 730 days after planting.