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When to Plant Raspberries in Lancaster County, NE

Raspberries

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.

Lancaster County, Nebraska is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 22 and the first fall frost is October 11, giving you a growing season of approximately 172 days.

At an elevation of 881 feet, Lancaster County receives approximately 31.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 83°F, so choose short-season varieties of Raspberries to ensure they mature before fall.

Lancaster County, NE (Zone 6a) Moderate season
172 days
Last Spring Frost April 22
172 growing days
First Fall Frost October 11

Lancaster County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Raspberries Planting Timeline — Lancaster County, NE

Raspberries Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 13 May 13 – May 27

· 24" apart · Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

365–730 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–6.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6a

📆 Growing Season

172 days in Lancaster County

Growing Tips for Lancaster County

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.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Potatoes
  • Tomatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Raspberries in Lancaster County, NE?

Lancaster County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of April 22. Plan your Raspberries planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Lancaster County, NE?

Lancaster County, Nebraska is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 22 and first fall frost is October 11.

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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 Lancaster County, NE. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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