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Red Lake red currant

berry variety in zone 3b

Red Lake red currant in zone 3b

Red Lake · 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 Red Lake

Tart, bright, translucent red berries in long strigs; the classic jelly and preserve currant, defines red-currant flavor. Productive heritage variety, easy harvest.

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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Red Lake in adjacent zones

Other red currant varieties for zone 3b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Red Lake red currant grow in zone 3b?

Yes. Red Lake is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 6b, which includes zone 3b.

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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.

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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