When to Plant Jostaberry in Fayette County, PA
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.
Fayette County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost is October 18, giving you a growing season of approximately 174 days.
At an elevation of 250 feet, Fayette County receives approximately 41 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Jostaberry during the growing season.
Fayette County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Jostaberry Planting Timeline — Fayette County, PA
Jostaberry Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Transplant Outdoors | May 18 | May 18 – Jun 1 |
· 48" apart · Rows 72" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| 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
174 days in Fayette County
Growing Tips for Fayette 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Jostaberry in Fayette County, PA?
Fayette County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 27. Plan your Jostaberry planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Fayette County, PA?
Fayette County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 27 and first fall frost is October 18.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Fayette County (Zone 6b). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.