What is the best time to plant raspberry canes?

The best time to plant raspberry canes is early spring or late winter for warmer climates. This is because they grow best in cooler weather, states The Old Farmer's Almanac.

The soil should be prepared with compost or mulch about two weeks prior to planting the raspberry canes. Soak the roots of the raspberries in water for a couple of hours before planting them. When planted, they should be spaced a few feet apart. The canes should be cut to about 10 inches after they are planted. A support may be necessary for some types of raspberries; the support should be placed either before planting or at the time of planting.