Currant
fruit
Tolerates part shade — great for cooler corners. Tart fresh, perfect for jam.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–8
- Sun
- Part sun (3–6 hrs)
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 48 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 4×4 ft block of the bed
- Days to maturity
- About 730 days
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Red Lakestart
Reliable, productive red currant — the classic for jelly.
- Ben Sarekstart
Compact black currant — high vitamin C, rich flavor.
Add Currant to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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