When to plant raspberry in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the raspberry window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
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 Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant raspberry in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow raspberry in Melbourne?
Yes — raspberry grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Plant dormant canes in winter; Ballarat and Bendigo's colder winters out-crop central Melbourne.