When to plant Raspberry in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Raspberry: transplant outdoors around Mar 31–Apr 14. Expect to harvest around Jul 29–Aug 12.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Harvest | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
Tip: Plant dormant canes in early spring. Everbearing types fruit the first fall; summer types fruit the next year.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5a calendar in the tool →