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When to Plant Raspberries in Beckham County, OK

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.

Beckham County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost is November 3, giving you a growing season of approximately 212 days.

At an elevation of 871 feet, Beckham County receives approximately 30 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Raspberries during the growing season.

Beckham County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
212 days
Last Spring Frost April 5
212 growing days
First Fall Frost November 3

Beckham County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.6-7.2

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Raspberries

Raspberries needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Raspberries Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 0.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 0.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 2.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 3.2" 1.1" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 4.2" 0.1" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 4.3" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jul 4.3" 4.2" 0.1" 💧 Light watering
Aug 4.3" 3.4" 0.9" 💧 Light watering
Sep 4.3" 3" 1.3" 💧 Light watering
Oct 4.3" 1.7" 2.6" 🚿 Regular watering
Nov 4.3" 1.1" 3.2" 🚿 Regular watering
Dec 0.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Nov in Beckham County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Raspberries Planting Timeline — Beckham County, OK

Raspberries Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 26 Apr 26 – May 10

· 24" apart · Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Transplant Outdoors
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 7b

📆 Growing Season

212 days in Beckham County

Growing Tips for Beckham 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 Beckham County, OK?

Beckham County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 5. Plan your Raspberries planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Beckham County, OK?

Beckham County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 5 and first fall frost is November 3.

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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 Beckham County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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