Raspberry plant profile
Rubus idaeus
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Raspberry
Early spring is the best time to plant raspberries. Set out dormant, bare-root canes as soon as the soil can be worked, around April to May in cold climates. Plant potted transplants a bit later, after the threat of frost has passed.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Raspberry in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- 1.5 in / week
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 24 to 36 in apart
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: cane blight, spur blight, spotted wing drosophila, winter injury.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Growing raspberries in the home garden
University of Minnesota Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-11.