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When to Plant Raspberry in Smithfield, Utah (84335)

Location

Smithfield, Utah

ZIP Code

84335

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

πŸ“… Your 2026 Planting Dates

Direct Sow Outdoors

Monday, March 23, 2026

Based on last frost Monday, April 20, 2026 Β· Zone 6a

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Rubus idaeus
Days to Maturity 365 days

β˜€οΈ 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

πŸͺ΄ Vegetative propagation

Propagate vegetatively, not by seed

Propagate by root cuttings or suckers β€” 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 Smithfield, Utah? +

In Smithfield (Zone 6a), direct sow Raspberry outdoors around Monday, March 23, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Smithfield, Utah? +

The average last spring frost date for Smithfield, Utah (ZIP 84335) is around Monday, April 20, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 6a.

How long does Raspberry take to grow? +

Raspberry typically matures in about 365 days from direct sowing. In Smithfield, that means you can expect harvest around Monday, March 23, 2026 plus 365 days.

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

Raspberry does best when direct sown outdoors. In Smithfield, sow directly around Monday, March 23, 2026.

Other Plants for Smithfield

Growing Raspberry in Zone 6a

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Smithfield, Utah, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, March 23, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Raspberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.