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Can You Grow Raspberry in New Hampshire?

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

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

See what grows well in New Hampshire →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Raspberry in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

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

When do you plant Raspberries in New Hampshire?

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