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White Versailles white currant

berry variety in zone 5a

White Versailles white currant in zone 5a

White Versailles · 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 White Versailles

Tart-sweet, mild, pale-yellow berries with translucent skin; fresh, jelly, dessert. Early-ripening, productive, classic French heritage variety.

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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White Versailles in adjacent zones

Other white currant varieties for zone 5a

Frequently asked questions

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Will White Versailles white currant grow in zone 5a?

Yes. White Versailles is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7a, which includes zone 5a.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 5a?

White Currant needs 800 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 5a 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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