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Can You Grow Raspberry in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-November

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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Raspberry in Kentucky?

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

What zone is Kentucky?

Kentucky spans USDA Zone 6b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Raspberries in Kentucky?

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