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Can You Grow Raspberry in Ohio?

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

Ohio last frost

early April

Ohio 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 Ohio

Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Raspberry in Ohio?

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

What zone is Ohio?

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

When do you plant Raspberries in Ohio?

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