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When to Plant Haskaps in Coffee County, TN

Haskaps (honeyberries) are extremely cold-hardy shrubs producing elongated blue berries with a complex blueberry-raspberry flavor. They fruit very early in the season.

Coffee County, Tennessee is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost is October 23, giving you a growing season of approximately 195 days.

At an elevation of 1,710 feet, Coffee County receives approximately 45.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 94°F, providing good warmth for Haskaps during the growing season.

Coffee County, TN (Zone 7b) Moderate season
195 days
Last Spring Frost April 11
195 growing days
First Fall Frost October 23

Coffee County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Haskaps Planting Timeline — Coffee County, TN

Haskaps Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 2 May 2 – May 16

· 48" 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

730–1095 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

195 days in Coffee County

Growing Tips for Coffee County

Plant at least two different varieties for cross-pollination. Fruits ripen 2-3 weeks before strawberries. Protect from birds. Very low maintenance once established. Tolerates extreme cold.

Companion Planting

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Haskaps in Coffee County, TN?

Coffee County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 11. Plan your Haskaps planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Coffee County, TN?

Coffee County, Tennessee is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 11 and first fall frost is October 23.

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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 Coffee County, TN. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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