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Currants (black, red, white) sowing calendar
Currants (black, red, white) is direct-sown plant september-october or april and harvested july — the cool-temperate (EE/FI) window from published regional gardening guidance.
Season at a glance
| Step | Window |
|---|---|
| Sow indoors | Not needed — direct sown |
| Plant out / direct sow | Plant September-October or April |
| Harvest | July |
Grower's note
Prune old wood in spring.
Sources: EMÜ — Estonian University of Life Sciences gardening calendar · Puutarhaliitto — Finnish horticultural society · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
When do you sow currants (black, red, white)?
Directly into the bed plant september-october or april — there is no indoor phase for currants (black, red, white).
When are currants (black, red, white) ready to harvest?
July, in a typical year for this climate.
Do the currants (black, red, white) dates change with the weather?
Yes — the window follows the frost dates of your plot. A coastal garden runs a week or two earlier; an inland frost pocket later. The published windows are the reference, your soil thermometer is the truth.
Grow it, log it
TempoLife turns the harvest into logged meals against your daily targets — seed to plate in one plan.