May 17, 2021 · Cranberry plants, or Vaccinium macrocarpon, are woody, low growing perennial vines. Native to the temperate zones of the east coast, the central U.S., and from southern Canada in the north all the way to the Appalachian mountain range in the south, cranberries are often harvested commercially in water, but contrary to popular belief, actually ...

Learn how to grow cranberry plants step-by-step—planting, care through the season, and harvest—your complete guide to growing cranberries!

Sep 19, 2024 · Cranberry plants form mats about eight to 18 inches tall with small dark evergreen leaves. Stems grow horizontally six to eight feet, developing upright shoots along their length that produce clusters of small pink flowers followed by bright red fruit—as long as …

Oct 15, 2024 · Learn how to grow them yourself so you’ll never have to buy them again. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to bring cranberries into your home garden this season. Cranberry plants are native evergreen perennials from eastern North America.

Mar 11, 2025 · Ever wonder how cranberries grow—and where cranberry bogs can be found? This tart berry is one crop that shouldn’t bog down any gardener! Read on to learn more about growing cranberries, plus ten fun facts about this beautiful super-fruit.

Nov 19, 2020 · It’s actually quite easy to grow cranberry plants in your garden – provided you can meet three very important conditions for their growth: Acidic soil, adequate moisture, and 1000-2500 chill hours of cool temperatures between 32 and 45°F.

Cranberry Plant Info: Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; Soil: Loamy, sandy, clay, PH between 4.0 to 5.5, poorly-drained, moist, boggy; Sun Exposure: Full sun; Planting: Plant in fall from October to early November, in spring from mid-April to end May; Spacing: 11 to 12 inches between plants and rows; Depth: 2 to 6 inches

Nov 6, 2018 · Growing cranberries in your backyard is one of the easiest ways to put homegrown food on the holiday table. Cranberries are perennial, and once planted they’ll keep producing crops year after year even with minimal care.

Jan 29, 2023 · Cranberries are easy to grow if you give right conditions. Find out how to plant and take care of cranberry plants with our step-by-step instructions!