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Honey Queen yellow raspberry

berry variety in zone 4a

Honey Queen yellow raspberry in zone 4a

Honey Queen · Rubus idaeus

Zone
4a -30°F to -25°F
Growing season
120 days
Chill needed
800 to 1600 below 45°F
Days to harvest
30 to 50

The verdict

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About Honey Queen

Very sweet, mild, soft golden berries with honey notes; fresh eating premium. Summer-bearing, cold-hardy Canadian selection.

Critical timing for zone 4a

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Common challenges in zone 4a

  • Late frosts damage early bloomers
  • Limited peach varieties

Modified care for zone 4a

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Honey Queen in adjacent zones

Other yellow raspberry varieties for zone 4a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Honey Queen yellow raspberry grow in zone 4a?

Yes. Honey Queen is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 6a, which includes zone 4a.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 4a?

Yellow Raspberry needs 800 to 1600 chill hours. Zone 4a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

Image: "Golden Raspberries", by Jonathan Cardy, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0 Source.

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