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When to Plant Raspberries in Woods 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.

Woods County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 12 and the first fall frost is October 26, giving you a growing season of approximately 197 days.

At an elevation of 882 feet, Woods County receives approximately 23.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Raspberries during the growing season.

Woods County, OK (Zone 7a) Moderate season
197 days
Last Spring Frost April 12
197 growing days
First Fall Frost October 26

Woods County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.7-7.8

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 0.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 0.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 1.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 2.8" 1.5" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 3.3" 1" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 3.3" 1" 💧 Light watering
Jul 4.3" 3" 1.3" 💧 Light watering
Aug 4.3" 2.7" 1.6" 💧 Light watering
Sep 4.3" 1.9" 2.4" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 4.3" 1.7" 2.6" 🚿 Regular watering
Nov 0.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 0.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant

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

Raspberries Planting Timeline — Woods County, OK

Raspberries Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 3 May 3 – May 17

· 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 7a

📆 Growing Season

197 days in Woods County

Growing Tips for Woods 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 Woods County, OK?

Woods County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 12. Plan your Raspberries planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Woods County, OK?

Woods County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 12 and first fall frost is October 26.

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

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