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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, WY (Zone 4b) Very short season
63 days
Last Spring Frost June 22
63 growing days
First Fall Frost August 24

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

MonthActivities
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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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Sublette County, WY. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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