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When to Plant Raspberries in Pierce 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.

Pierce County, Nebraska is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is April 30 and the first fall frost is October 6, giving you a growing season of approximately 159 days.

At an elevation of 658 feet, Pierce County receives approximately 23.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 84°F, so choose short-season varieties of Raspberries to ensure they mature before fall.

Pierce County, NE (Zone 5a) Moderate season
159 days
Last Spring Frost April 30
159 growing days
First Fall Frost October 6

Pierce County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Raspberries Planting Timeline — Pierce County, NE

Raspberries Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 21 May 21 – Jun 4

· 24" apart · Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
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

365–730 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–6.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 5a

📆 Growing Season

159 days in Pierce County

Growing Tips for Pierce 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 Pierce County, NE?

Pierce County is in Zone 5a with an average last frost of April 30. Plan your Raspberries planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Pierce County, NE?

Pierce County, Nebraska is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is April 30 and first fall frost is October 6.

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

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