📍 Chicken, AK · Zone 1b · Last frost Wednesday, June 10, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Raspberry in Chicken, Alaska (99732)
Location
Chicken, Alaska
ZIP Code
99732
USDA Zone
1b
Last Frost
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Direct Sow Outdoors
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Based on last frost Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Zone 1b
Pro tip: Sow Raspberry directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ 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
The most popular everbearing red raspberry; reliable, productive, and widely adapted.
Caroline
Large-fruited fall-bearing red raspberry with exceptional flavor; highly disease resistant.
Anne
Golden-yellow everbearing raspberry with sweet, mild flavor; unusually ornamental.
Jewel
Black raspberry variety with rich, complex flavor unlike red types; excellent for jam.
🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🪴 Vegetative propagationPropagate 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 Chicken, Alaska? +
In Chicken (Zone 1b), direct sow Raspberry outdoors around Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
What is the last frost date for Chicken, Alaska? +
The average last spring frost date for Chicken, Alaska (ZIP 99732) is around Wednesday, June 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 1b.
How long does Raspberry take to grow? +
Raspberry typically matures in about 365 days from direct sowing. In Chicken, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, May 13, 2026 plus 365 days.
Should I start Raspberry indoors or direct sow in Alaska? +
Raspberry does best when direct sown outdoors. In Chicken, sow directly around Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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Growing Raspberry in Zone 1b
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Chicken, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Raspberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.