berry variety in zone 5b
Honey Queen yellow raspberry in zone 5b
Honey Queen · Rubus idaeus
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 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 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Honey Queen in adjacent zones
Other yellow raspberry varieties for zone 5b
- Anne
Honey-sweet, mild, blush-yellow berries with apricot undertones; fresh eating standout, very low acid. Everbea…
- Fall Gold
Sweet, mild, soft yellow berries with delicate flavor; fresh eating, jam (turns peach-colored). Everbearing, p…
- Kiwi Gold
Sweet, mild, firm yellow berries with a touch of acidity; fresh and freezing. Everbearing, productive late-sea…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Honey Queen yellow raspberry grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Honey Queen is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 6a, which includes zone 5b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5b?
Yellow Raspberry needs 800 to 1600 chill hours. Zone 5b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Golden Raspberries", by Jonathan Cardy, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0 Source.
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