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When to Plant Goji Berries in Multnomah County, OR

Goji berries are a deciduous shrub producing small, bright red berries valued as a superfood. The plants are extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established.

Multnomah County, Oregon is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is April 14 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 196 days.

At an elevation of 357 feet, Multnomah County receives approximately 35.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 84°F, so choose short-season varieties of Goji Berries to ensure they mature before fall.

Multnomah County, OR (Zone 9a) Moderate season
196 days
Last Spring Frost April 14
196 growing days
First Fall Frost October 27

Multnomah County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Goji Berries Planting Timeline — Multnomah County, OR

Goji Berries Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 28 Apr 28 – May 12

· 48" 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

Low — drought tolerant

📅 Days to Maturity

730–1095 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6.5–8 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 9a

📆 Growing Season

196 days in Multnomah County

Growing Tips for Multnomah County

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Prune annually to manage the arching, somewhat wild growth habit. Berries ripen over an extended period in summer and fall. Can be trellised.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Goji Berries in Multnomah County, OR?

Multnomah County is in Zone 9a with an average last frost of April 14. Plan your Goji Berries planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Multnomah County, OR?

Multnomah County, Oregon is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is April 14 and first fall frost is October 27.

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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 Multnomah County, OR. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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