🍓 When to Plant Raspberry

When should I plant raspberry?

Plant raspberry outdoors 2 weeks before last frost.

Is raspberry frost sensitive?

Raspberry can tolerate light frost, surviving temperatures as low as 20°F. This makes it a great candidate for early spring or fall planting when other crops can't go out yet.

What temperature does raspberry need?

Raspberry grows best between 55°F and 85°F. It can survive down to 20°F, but growth slows significantly below 55°F. Warm nights are especially important once fruiting begins.

How long does raspberry take to grow?

Raspberry typically takes 365–730 days from transplant (or direct sow) to first harvest. This is a long-season crop — start seeds early enough to ensure harvest before your area's first fall frost.

Is it too cold to plant raspberry?

It is too cold to plant Raspberry outdoors when nighttime temperatures are falling below 20°F. While Raspberry can tolerate temperatures as low as 20°F, growth will be slow until nights consistently exceed 55°F. Use CanIPlant to check your local 7-day forecast and get a real-time answer for your ZIP code.

Is it too hot to plant raspberry?

Raspberry starts to struggle when temperatures climb above 85°F. As a warm-season crop, Raspberry enjoys heat but can experience blossom drop and reduced fruiting above 90°F. Consistent highs above that level may delay planting until temperatures moderate. CanIPlant checks your local forecast highs to flag this automatically.

Any tips for growing raspberry?

Plant bare-root canes in early spring. Needs support. Prune spent canes after fruiting.