The American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a cold-hardy perennial known for its tart, flavorful berries used fresh, dried, or in cooking. Cranberry plants form low, trailing vines that spread over time, making them ideal for edible landscapes, vegetable patches, raised beds, and container gardens.
These seeds are Non-GMO and well-suited for growers who enjoy cultivating hardy, long-lived berry plants. With proper moisture and acidic soil conditions, cranberries can produce annual harvests for many years.
Features
- Grows as a low, trailing perennial vine
- Hardy and long-lived for multi-year harvests
- Excellent for baking, sauces, preserves, and fresh use
- Thrives in acidic, moist soils
- Suitable for garden beds, containers, and edible landscapes
- Non-GMO seeds
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Common Name: Cranberry
- Plant Type: Perennial berry plant
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–7
- Mature Spread: 1–3 ft, low vine growth
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
- Soil Type: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil (pH 4.0–5.5)
- Watering: Requires steady moisture
- Growth Habit: Creeping/trailing vine
- Germination Time: 30–60 days
- Stratification: Cold stratification recommended (6–8 weeks)
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Recommended Growing: Beds, raised planters, containers
Planting Guide
- Cold stratify seeds for 6–8 weeks before planting.
- Use an acidic seed-starting mix (peat-based blends work well).
- Press seeds lightly into the surface; do not bury deeply.
- Keep soil consistently moist and provide bright indirect light.
- Transplant to outdoor beds or containers after frost danger has passed.
- Maintain moist, acidic soil for best growth and berry production.