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When to Plant Haskaps in Kingfisher County, OK

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

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 9 and the first fall frost is October 28, giving you a growing season of approximately 202 days.

At an elevation of 817 feet, Kingfisher County receives approximately 31.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 91ยฐF, providing good warmth for Haskaps during the growing season.

Kingfisher County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
202 days
Last Spring Frost April 9
202 growing days
First Fall Frost October 28

Kingfisher County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.2-7.5

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season
Transplant: Apr 25
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season
Transplant: Apr 30
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season
Transplant: May 13

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.7″/week
You supply
0.4″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 624 gal / 100 sq ft
Haskaps needs ~16,653 GDD — county provides 3,686 GDD May not mature

Haskaps Planting Timeline โ€” Kingfisher County, OK

Haskaps Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 30 Apr 30 โ€“ May 14

ยท 48" apart ยท Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February โ€”
March โ€”
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
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November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

730โ€“1095 days

Soil pH

5.5 โ€“ 7.5

USDA Zone

Zone 7a

Growing Season

202 days

Growing Tips for Kingfisher County

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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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Haskaps in Kingfisher County, OK?

Kingfisher County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 9. Plan your Haskaps planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Kingfisher County, OK?

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 9 and first fall frost is October 28.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Kingfisher County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.