When to Plant Currants in Pullman, WA

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

Pullman, Washington is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is May 10 and the first fall frost is September 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 142 days.

At an elevation of 1,541 feet, Whitman County receives approximately 14.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Currants during the growing season. With low rainfall, drip irrigation is essential for growing Currants successfully. Mulch heavily to conserve soil moisture.

Pullman, WA (Zone 6b) Short season

142 days

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Last Spring Frost May 10

➔ 142 growing days ➔

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First Fall Frost September 29

Pullman Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone Compatibility for Currants Zones 3a – 7b

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b You 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Ideal (data available) Suitable Marginal Not recommended

Currants Planting Timeline — Pullman, WA

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Last Frost

First Frost

Transplant

May 31 – Jun 14

Growing season Start indoors Transplant Direct sow Harvest

Currants Planting Calendar

Activity	When	Date Range
Transplant Outdoors	May 31	May 31 – Jun 14

· 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

142 days in Whitman County

Growing Tips for Pullman

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

Good Companions

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