When to Plant Jostaberry in Sublette County, WY
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.
Sublette County, Wyoming is in USDA Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is June 22 and the first fall frost is August 24, giving you a growing season of approximately 63 days.
At an elevation of 5,005 feet, Sublette County receives approximately 22.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 81°F, so choose short-season varieties of Jostaberry to ensure they mature before fall.
Sublette County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Jostaberry Planting Timeline — Sublette County, WY
Jostaberry Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Transplant Outdoors | July 20 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
· 48" apart · Rows 72" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | — |
| April | — |
| May | — |
| June | — |
| July | Transplant Outdoors |
| August | Transplant Outdoors |
| 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 4b
📆 Growing Season
63 days in Sublette County
Growing Tips for Sublette 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 Sublette County, WY?
Sublette County is in Zone 4b with an average last frost of June 22. Plan your Jostaberry planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Sublette County, WY?
Sublette County, Wyoming is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b. The average last spring frost is June 22 and first fall frost is August 24.
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