cranberry

Cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon) plant in a 19cm diameter (3L pot)

Cranberry plants are low growing, creeping plants of up to 2m long and 40cm high. They are very cold hardy and can tolerate heavy frost. They are easy growing plants and can grow in most soils, but prefer light sandy or sando-loam soils which are very acidic at ph levels between 4.5 and 5.5 (KCl). A mixture of Sphagnum peat moss, acid compost and sandy soil would work well for a growing medium when incorporated in the soil or in a container. They can be grown in a 5L to 10L containers and will be happy on a window shelve. Cranberry plants will bear edible berries in the second year after planting, perfect for juicing, jams, sauces, tarts, deserts,  teas or fresh fruit.