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Can You Grow Raspberry in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9a

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

See what grows well in Rhode Island →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Raspberry in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Raspberries in Rhode Island?

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