berry variety in zone 6a
Kiwi Gold yellow raspberry in zone 6a
Kiwi Gold · Rubus idaeus
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Chill needed
- 800 to 1600 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 30 to 50
The verdict
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About Kiwi Gold
Sweet, mild, firm yellow berries with a touch of acidity; fresh and freezing. Everbearing, productive late-season crop with clean flavor.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Kiwi Gold in adjacent zones
Other yellow raspberry varieties for zone 6a
- 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…
- Honey Queen
Very sweet, mild, soft golden berries with honey notes; fresh eating premium. Summer-bearing, cold-hardy Canad…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Kiwi Gold yellow raspberry grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Kiwi Gold is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 7a, which includes zone 6a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 6a?
Yellow Raspberry needs 800 to 1600 chill hours. Zone 6a 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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