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When to Plant Currants in Okmulgee County, OK

Currants are small, tart berries that grow on attractive shrubs in red, white, and black varieties. They are prized for jams, jellies, and liqueurs.

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost is November 2, giving you a growing season of approximately 213 days.

At an elevation of 657 feet, Okmulgee County receives approximately 28.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 91ยฐF, providing good warmth for Currants during the growing season.

Okmulgee County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
213 days
Last Spring Frost April 3
213 growing days
First Fall Frost November 2

Okmulgee County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Currants Planting Timeline โ€” Okmulgee County, OK

Currants Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 24 Apr 24 โ€“ May 8

ยท 48" apart ยท Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February โ€”
March โ€”
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
June โ€”
July โ€”
August โ€”
September โ€”
October โ€”
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

โ˜€๏ธ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

๐Ÿ’ง Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

๐Ÿ“… Days to Maturity

730โ€“1095 days

๐Ÿงช Soil pH

Needs 6โ€“6.5 ยท Your soil: N/A

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ USDA Zone

Zone 7a

๐Ÿ“† Growing Season

213 days in Okmulgee County

Growing Tips for Okmulgee County

Plant in a sheltered location with morning sun. Prune out wood older than 3 years to encourage new fruiting wood. Mulch heavily to keep roots cool and moist.

Companion Planting

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Currants in Okmulgee County, OK?

Okmulgee County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 3. Plan your Currants planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Okmulgee County, OK?

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 3 and first fall frost is November 2.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Okmulgee County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.