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Can You Grow Raspberry in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana 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.

Full raspberry growing guide →

Gardening in Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

See what grows well in Indiana →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Raspberry in Indiana?

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

What zone is Indiana?

Indiana spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Raspberries in Indiana?

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