For fruit crop or as an ornamental.
Fall-bearing. Cranberries are native to North America and are known for their dark red fruit that is high in antioxidants. Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do not grow in water but they do require an acid peat soil, consistent moisture, and a cold dormant period. Johnny's offers 4 year-old plants in 6" pots that can be grown in a prepared field for a fruit crop, or in a large container as an ornamental. The Stevens variety was bred by the USDA cranberry breeding program and was named after cranberry researcher Neil Stevens. Cranberries are perennial in Zones 2-6, but are not recommended for Zones 7 and higher as they cannot tolerate warmer climates.
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SHIPPING NOTES:
• Plants will arrive in 6" pots. These plants are not dormant. Water them normally and protect from freezing until you are able to transplant into a larger container or into the field.
• Plants are shipped from early April to Late May, starting in southern locations. You may choose your desired ship week or select the ship week designated for your location (by USDA Plant Hardiness Zone). Please be aware that by choosing ship dates earlier than the recommended date for your Zone, there is a chance that the product could freeze in transit.
• Plants are shipped via UPS. Please provide a street address for delivery (no PO Boxes).
• We cannot ship plants to AK, HI, outside of the U.S., or to U.S. territories.
Article: Growing cranberries
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Cranberries
CULTURE: Cranberries prefer full sun and highly organic, acidic soil. Prepare the bed by removing the top 6 inches of soil. Replace the soil with a 50:50 mixture of peat moss and coarse, sharp sand (similar to beach sand or general purpose sand). Mix the peat moss often to help absorb water.
PLANTING: Space the plants 4' x 4', planting the root ball slightly below the surface.
HARVEST: Beginning the first year, harvest berries by hand when red, from late September to late October.
SPECS: One 4' x 4' bed may yield up to 5 lb. of fruit in the third and fourth year of production.
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