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When to Plant Raspberry in Massachusetts

State

Massachusetts

Cities Covered

27

USDA Zones

6a, 6b, 7a

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Massachusetts

Based on Boston (Zone 7a). Dates may vary by city.

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 13, 2026

Note: Massachusetts spans multiple zones (6a, 6b, 7a). Select your city below for more precise dates.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Rubus idaeus
Days to Maturity 365 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun

Find Your City in Massachusetts

Allston (Zone 6b) Andover (Zone 6b) Boston (Zone 7a) Braintree (Zone 6b) Brighton (Zone 6b) Cambridge (Zone 6b) Charlestown (Zone 7a) Chelsea (Zone 7a) Everett (Zone 7a) Hyde Park (Zone 6b) Jamaica Plain (Zone 6b) Malden (Zone 6b) Mattapan (Zone 6b) Medford (Zone 6b) Melrose (Zone 6b) Milton (Zone 6b) Milton Village (Zone 6b) Quincy (Zone 6b) Readville (Zone 6b) Revere (Zone 7a) Roslindale (Zone 6b) Somerville (Zone 7a) Stoneham (Zone 6b) West Medford (Zone 6b) West Roxbury (Zone 6b) Weymouth (Zone 6b) Winthrop (Zone 7a)

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Growing Raspberry in Massachusetts

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a popular garden vegetable in Massachusetts. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 6a, 6b, 7a, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.

In most areas of Massachusetts, you can direct sow Raspberry outdoors around Friday, March 13, 2026.

For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.