berry variety in zone 5a
Jonkheer van Tets red currant in zone 5a
Jonkheer van Tets · Ribes rubrum
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 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 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Jonkheer van Tets in adjacent zones
Other red currant varieties for zone 5a
- Cherry Currant
Sweet-tart, large dark red berries; jelly and dessert, sweetest of the red currants. Old European variety with…
- 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 Jonkheer van Tets red currant grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Jonkheer van Tets is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7a, which includes zone 5a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5a?
Red Currant needs 800 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 5a 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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