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When to plant red currant in Virginia

Virginia spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant red currant shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 16 in Norfolk to March 29 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Virginia Beachthe red currant transplant out window (March 1–March 15) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Virginia Beach8bMarch 29November 12March 1 – March 15
Chesapeake8aMarch 23November 18February 23 – March 9
Arlington7bMarch 24November 18February 24 – March 10
Norfolk8bMarch 16November 26February 16 – March 2
Richmond7bApril 3November 4March 6 – March 20
Newport News8aApril 1November 9March 4 – March 18
Alexandria8aMarch 24November 18February 24 – March 10
Hampton8bMarch 24November 15February 24 – March 10

Red Currant in Virginia: FAQ

When can I plant red currant in Virginia?

Across Virginia, the time to transplant red currant spans roughly February 16 in Norfolk to March 29 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the red currant planting date vary across Virginia?

Yes. Virginia publishes 127 cities with their own frost dates, so the right red currant planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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