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When to Plant Raspberry in Pompano Beach, Florida (33062)

Location

Pompano Beach, Florida

ZIP Code

33062

USDA Zone

11a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Direct Sow Outdoors

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Based on last frost Thursday, January 1, 2026 · Zone 11a

Pro tip: Sow Raspberry directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Rubus idaeus
Days to Maturity 365 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Common Raspberry Varieties

Popular cultivars to look for at your local nursery or seed supplier.

Heritage

everbearing

The most popular everbearing red raspberry; reliable, productive, and widely adapted.

Caroline

everbearing

Large-fruited fall-bearing red raspberry with exceptional flavor; highly disease resistant.

Anne

everbearing

Golden-yellow everbearing raspberry with sweet, mild flavor; unusually ornamental.

Jewel

summer-bearing

Black raspberry variety with rich, complex flavor unlike red types; excellent for jam.

🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🪴 Vegetative propagation

Propagate vegetatively, not by seed

Propagate by root cuttings or suckers — seeds rarely grow true to variety.

Dig up rooted suckers in spring or fall and replant for the fastest, truest propagation.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Raspberry in Pompano Beach, Florida? +

In Pompano Beach (Zone 11a), direct sow Raspberry outdoors around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

What is the last frost date for Pompano Beach, Florida? +

The average last spring frost date for Pompano Beach, Florida (ZIP 33062) is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 11a.

How long does Raspberry take to grow? +

Raspberry typically matures in about 365 days from direct sowing. In Pompano Beach, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, December 4, 2025 plus 365 days.

Should I start Raspberry indoors or direct sow in Florida? +

Raspberry does best when direct sown outdoors. In Pompano Beach, sow directly around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

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Growing Raspberry in Zone 11a

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Pompano Beach, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11a, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Raspberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.