🌿 Red Currant – Outdoor Growing Guide

Robust – flowers can tolerate light frost.

Frost Sensitivity
Low
Min. Night Temperature
-1°C
Safe transplanting threshold
Optimal Day Temperature
10–24°C
Ideal daytime range
Planting Season
Early Spring
Typical planting window

📅 When to Plant Red Currant?

Red Currant (also known as Johannisbeere rot) belongs to the Fruit & Berries category and is suitable for outdoor planting from Early Spring onwards.

Use the Growing Temperature Sum (GTS) as a guide: Red Currant can be safely transplanted once the local GTS has passed the threshold for Early Spring and no frost is expected. GrowPilot.guide calculates the current GTS for your location automatically.

🗓️ Tip: Always check the 10-day weather forecast before planting outdoors. The GTS is a helpful guide but does not replace a frost check for your specific area.

❄️ Frost Sensitivity & Protection

Red Currant is frost-hardy and withstands moderate freezing temperatures well. Can be planted early in spring once the ground is workable. Ideal minimum night temperature: -1°C.

🌡️ Optimal Temperatures

Red Currant grows best at daytime temperatures between 10°C and 24°C. Night temperatures should not fall below -1°C.

🍄 Mold & Rain Tolerance

Red Currant shows moderate sensitivity to mold. Take precautions during extended rain or very high humidity – good ventilation is important.

Rain sensitivity: Medium – Moderate rain is tolerated, but waterlogging should be avoided.

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📚 Grow Guides for Red Currant

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