When to plant raspberry in zone 6a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6a

Last frost ~Apr 30First frost ~Oct 10Today

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Transplant Apr 23 · First harvest Apr 23 · Wrap by Oct 10

Last spring frostApr 30

Transplant outApr 23

First harvestApr 23

Last harvestOct 10

First fall frostOct 10

Why these dates work in zone 6a

Zone 6a's last spring frost averages Apr 30 and first fall frost Oct 10 — about 163 frost-free days. Raspberry tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does raspberry take to grow in zone 6a?

Raspberry matures in about 365–548 days from transplanting. In zone 6a that means setting plants out around Apr 23 and first picking around Apr 23.

Will raspberry survive frost in zone 6a?

Yes — raspberry tolerates light frost. In zone 6a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 30) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 10).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full raspberry growing guide →