berry variety in zone 6a
White Imperial white currant in zone 6a
White Imperial · Ribes rubrum
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Chill needed
- 800 to 1500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 70 to 90
The verdict
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About White Imperial
Sweet-tart, mild, translucent pale-yellow berries; fresh dessert with cream, jelly. The sweetest of the currants, eats like a delicate grape. Heritage American variety.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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White Imperial in adjacent zones
Other white currant varieties for zone 6a
Frequently asked questions
- Will White Imperial white currant grow in zone 6a?
Yes. White Imperial is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 6b, which includes zone 6a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 6a?
White Currant needs 800 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 6a 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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