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When 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

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 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.