When to Plant Haskaps in Syracuse, UT

Haskaps (honeyberries) are extremely cold-hardy shrubs producing elongated blue berries with a complex blueberry-raspberry flavor. They fruit very early in the season.

Syracuse, Utah is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is May 6 and the first fall frost is October 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 157 days.

At an elevation of 4,567 feet, Davis County receives approximately 16.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Haskaps during the growing season. With low rainfall, drip irrigation is essential for growing Haskaps successfully. Mulch heavily to conserve soil moisture.

Syracuse, UT (Zone 7a) Moderate season

157 days

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Last Spring Frost May 6

➔ 157 growing days ➔

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First Fall Frost October 10

Syracuse Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone Compatibility for Haskaps Zones 2a – 7b

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a You 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Ideal (data available) Suitable Marginal Not recommended

Haskaps Planting Timeline — Syracuse, UT

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Last Frost

First Frost

Transplant

May 27 – Jun 10

Growing season Start indoors Transplant Direct sow Harvest

Haskaps Planting Calendar

Activity	When	Date Range
Transplant Outdoors	May 27	May 27 – Jun 10

· 48" apart · Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

Month	Activities
January	—
February	—
March	—
April	—
May	Transplant Outdoors
June	Transplant Outdoors
July	—
August	—
September	—
October	—
November	—
December	—

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

730–1095 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7a

📆 Growing Season

157 days in Davis County

Growing Tips for Syracuse

Plant at least two different varieties for cross-pollination. Fruits ripen 2-3 weeks before strawberries. Protect from birds. Very low maintenance once established. Tolerates extreme cold.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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Your Davis County Garden Planner — Free

A 22-page printable planner built for Davis County (Zone 7a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.