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When to Plant Jostaberry in Kent County, RI

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.

Kent County, Rhode Island is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 20, giving you a growing season of approximately 180 days.

At an elevation of 776 feet, Kent County receives approximately 39.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Jostaberry during the growing season.

Kent County, RI (Zone 7a) Moderate season
180 days
Last Spring Frost April 23
180 growing days
First Fall Frost October 20

Kent County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Jostaberry Planting Timeline — Kent County, RI

Jostaberry Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 14 May 14 – May 28

· 48" apart · Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May Transplant Outdoors
June
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 7a

📆 Growing Season

180 days in Kent County

Growing Tips for Kent 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 Kent County, RI?

Kent County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 23. Plan your Jostaberry planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Kent County, RI?

Kent County, Rhode Island is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 23 and first fall frost is October 20.

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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 Kent County, RI. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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