Cranberry Growing Guide
Cranberry is a low-growing evergreen bog plant native to North America. It is one of very few commercially cultivated fruits native to the continent. Production requires unique flooded-bed (bog) infrastructure. Over 95% of the crop is processed into juice, sauce, and dried fruit.
Growing Conditions
Soil Requirements
Soil Type & pH
Best soil types: peat, sand, muck
pH range: 4 - 5.5 (optimal: 4.5)
Drainage: poor
Nutrient Needs (N-P-K)
Planting Guide
Yield & Economics
Common Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
- cranberry fruitworm
- sparganothis fruitworm
- gypsy moth
- cranberry weevil
Common Diseases
- fruit rot
- fairy ring
- false blossom
- phytophthora root rot
Use to identify issues early and prevent crop losses.
Growing Tips
Cranberry bogs are flooded for harvest: berries contain air pockets and float, allowing mechanical wet-harvesting with water reels.
Winter flooding protects vines from cold desiccation and reduces pest populations; drain in spring before growth resumes.
Cranberry beds can produce for 100+ years with proper management; initial bog construction is the major capital expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Cranberry take to grow?
Cranberry typically takes 1095 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 21 days. The best planting season is spring.
What soil does Cranberry need?
Cranberry grows best in peat, sand, muck soil with a pH of 4-5.5. Poor drainage is required.
What temperature does Cranberry need?
Cranberry grows best at 15-25°C. Frost tolerance: high. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Cranberry?
Cranberry yields approximately 20,000 kg/hectare under good conditions.
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