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When to Plant Jostaberry in Summit County, OH

Jostaberry is a thornless hybrid of black currant and gooseberry, producing medium-sized, dark berries with a complex, tart-sweet flavor. It is vigorous and disease-resistant.

Summit County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is May 4 and the first fall frost is October 13, giving you a growing season of approximately 162 days.

At an elevation of 1,309 feet, Summit County receives approximately 33.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Jostaberry during the growing season.

Summit County, OH (Zone 6b) Moderate season
162 days
Last Spring Frost May 4
162 growing days
First Fall Frost October 13

Summit County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.8-6.7

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Jostaberry

Jostaberry needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Jostaberry Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 1.3" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 1.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 2.4" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 3.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
May 4.3" 3.9" 0.4" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 3.6" 0.7" 💧 Light watering
Jul 4.3" 3.2" 1.1" 💧 Light watering
Aug 4.3" 3.9" 0.4" 💧 Light watering
Sep 4.3" 2.6" 1.7" 💧 Light watering
Oct 4.3" 2.9" 1.4" 💧 Light watering
Nov 2.4" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 2.1" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (May–Oct in Summit County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Jostaberry Planting Timeline — Summit County, OH

Jostaberry Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 25 May 25 – Jun 8

· 48" apart · Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

730–1095 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–6.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6b

📆 Growing Season

162 days in Summit County

Growing Tips for Summit County

Plant in rich, well-drained soil. No special pruning required beyond removing old wood. Self-fertile but yields improve with a second bush. Berries ripen midsummer.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Jostaberry in Summit County, OH?

Summit County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of May 4. Plan your Jostaberry planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Summit County, OH?

Summit County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is May 4 and first fall frost is October 13.

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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 Summit County, OH. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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