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When to plant raspberry in Canberra

Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the raspberry window:

Sow

Transplant

March – May, September – November

Harvest

February, June – August, December

Cool temperate zone tip

Plant dormant canes in winter; Ballarat and Bendigo's colder winters out-crop central Melbourne.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant raspberry in Canberra?

In Canberra (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs February, June – August, December.

Can you grow raspberry in Canberra?

Yes — raspberry grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Plant dormant canes in winter; Ballarat and Bendigo's colder winters out-crop central Melbourne.