berry variety in zone 3b
Jonkheer van Tets red currant in zone 3b
Jonkheer van Tets · Ribes rubrum
- Zone
- 3b -35°F to -30°F
- Growing season
- 100 days
- Chill needed
- 800 to 1500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 70 to 90
The verdict
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About Jonkheer van Tets
Tart, large bright red berries in long strigs; jelly, juice, fresh with sugar. Early-ripening Dutch variety, very productive, mildew-resistant.
Critical timing for zone 3b
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Common challenges in zone 3b
- ▸ Short season
- ▸ Winter desiccation
- ▸ Site selection critical for fruit trees
Modified care for zone 3b
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Jonkheer van Tets in adjacent zones
Other red currant varieties for zone 3b
Frequently asked questions
- Will Jonkheer van Tets red currant grow in zone 3b?
Yes. Jonkheer van Tets is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7a, which includes zone 3b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 3b?
Red Currant needs 800 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 3b 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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