When to plant raspberry in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Transplant Mar 29 · First harvest Mar 29 · Wrap by Nov 1

Last spring frostApr 5

Transplant outMar 29

First harvestMar 29

Last harvestNov 1

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 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 7b?

Raspberry matures in about 365–548 days from transplanting. In zone 7b that means setting plants out around Mar 29 and first picking around Mar 29.

Will raspberry survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — raspberry tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

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