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Can You Grow Raspberry in Illinois?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

Raspberries grow very well here — cold-hardy and productive in your zone.

Plant zones

3a–9a

Illinois last frost

early April

Illinois first frost

late October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Raspberry

Raspberries are productive cane fruits that spread readily — give them space and support.

Plant bare-root canes in early spring or fall. Install posts and wires for support. Summer-bearing varieties fruit on second-year canes; everbearing varieties fruit on first-year tips in fall.

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Gardening in Illinois

Illinois has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Chicago is Zone 5b-6a; southern Illinois is warmer at Zone 6-7. Classic Midwest growing region.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Raspberry in Illinois?

Raspberries grow very well here — cold-hardy and productive in your zone.

What zone is Illinois?

Illinois spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Raspberries in Illinois?

See the planting guide for Raspberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.