berry variety in zone 5b
Cherry Currant red currant in zone 5b
Cherry Currant · Ribes rubrum
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 days
- Chill needed
- 800 to 1500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 70 to 90
The verdict
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About Cherry Currant
Sweet-tart, large dark red berries; jelly and dessert, sweetest of the red currants. Old European variety with rich flavor.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Cherry Currant in adjacent zones
Other red currant varieties for zone 5b
- Jonkheer van Tets
Tart, large bright red berries in long strigs; jelly, juice, fresh with sugar. Early-ripening Dutch variety, v…
- Red Lake
Tart, bright, translucent red berries in long strigs; the classic jelly and preserve currant, defines red-curr…
- Rovada
Tart, large firm berries on extra-long strigs; jelly, juice, dessert with cream. Late-ripening Dutch variety, …
Frequently asked questions
- Will Cherry Currant red currant grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Cherry Currant is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 6b, which includes zone 5b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5b?
Red Currant needs 800 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 5b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Grosello rojo (Ribes rubrum), Múnich, Alemania, 2012-06-07, DD 01", by Diego Delso, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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