When to plant raspberry in zone 8a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8a

Last frost ~Mar 25First frost ~Nov 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Transplant Mar 18 · First harvest Mar 18 · Wrap by Nov 10

Last spring frostMar 25

Transplant outMar 18

First harvestMar 18

Last harvestNov 10

First fall frostNov 10

Why these dates work in zone 8a

Zone 8a's last spring frost averages Mar 25 and first fall frost Nov 10 — about 230 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 8a?

Raspberry matures in about 365–548 days from transplanting. In zone 8a that means setting plants out around Mar 18 and first picking around Mar 18.

Will raspberry survive frost in zone 8a?

Yes — raspberry tolerates light frost. In zone 8a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Mar 25) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 10).

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