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When to Plant Raspberries in New Hampshire

Raspberries are beloved bramble fruits producing sweet, delicate berries in red, golden, black, and purple varieties. They spread by underground runners and are very productive.

New Hampshire spans USDA hardiness zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Click your county for exact Raspberries planting dates based on your local frost dates.

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Raspberries Planting Calendar for New Hampshire

โ–ธ Zone 4a ~145 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 6 ยท First frost: September 28 ยท 145 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors June 3 Jun 3 โ€“ Jun 17
โ–ธ Zone 4b ~155 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 1 ยท First frost: October 3 ยท 155 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 29 May 29 โ€“ Jun 12
โ–ธ Zone 5a ~166 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 25 ยท First frost: October 8 ยท 166 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 16 May 16 โ€“ May 30
โ–ธ Zone 5b ~178 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: April 18 ยท First frost: October 13 ยท 178 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 9 May 9 โ€“ May 23

Growing Tips for New Hampshire

Provide a trellis for support. Prune summer-bearing types by removing spent canes after harvest. For ever-bearing types, mow all canes in late winter for a single fall crop.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Raspberries in New Hampshire?

Planting dates for Raspberries in New Hampshire depend on your USDA zone. New Hampshire spans zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is New Hampshire for planting?

New Hampshire contains USDA hardiness zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.