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When to Plant Raspberry in Lewis Center, Ohio (43035)

Location

Lewis Center, Ohio

ZIP Code

43035

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Direct Sow Outdoors

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Based on last frost Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · Zone 6b

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 Lewis Center, Ohio? +

In Lewis Center (Zone 6b), direct sow Raspberry outdoors around Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Lewis Center, Ohio? +

The average last spring frost date for Lewis Center, Ohio (ZIP 43035) is around Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 6b.

How long does Raspberry take to grow? +

Raspberry typically matures in about 365 days from direct sowing. In Lewis Center, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, March 18, 2026 plus 365 days.

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

Raspberry does best when direct sown outdoors. In Lewis Center, sow directly around Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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Growing Raspberry in Zone 6b

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lewis Center, Ohio, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Raspberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.