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American Cranberry Seeds (Vaccinium macrocarpon) – Perennial Red Fruit Bush

American Cranberry Seeds (Vaccinium macrocarpon) – Perennial Red Fruit Bush

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How to Sow and Plant

Cold stratify seeds before sowing to improve germination

Use acidic well drained soil or peat based mix

Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly

Keep soil evenly moist during germination

Place trays in a cool bright location

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade

Maintain consistently moist soil without waterlogging

Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature

Feed occasionally with organic acidic fertilizer

Protect plants from extreme heat

Tips

Always use acidic soil for best growth

Do not allow soil to dry out completely

Mulching improves fruit quality

Prune lightly to control spread

Harvest berries only when fully red

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Delivery is completed within 10-15 days from the date of order.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Low growing

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Spreading ground

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Tart acidic

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
American Cranberry Seeds (Vaccinium macrocarpon) – Perennial Red Fruit Bush
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Fruit Bearing Shrub

American Cranberry is a hardy perennial fruit bush grown for its nutrient rich red berries

The plant forms a spreading mat suitable for garden beds and containers

It prefers acidic soil and consistent moisture

Fruits are widely used in juices sauces and health products

The plant also offers ornamental value with flowers and foliage

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Late winter to early spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Small

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

15 to 30 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 2–7

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30 to 45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sowing

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000192148