Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Cranberries
Tending your cranberry plants means having the right tools to do the job. For a home garden, you don’t really need much in the way of specialized equipment; no need …
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Dealing with Cranberry Pests
Pests on your cranberries, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your developing plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests …
Dealing with Cranberry Diseases
Like all food crops, cranberries are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
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Storing and Preserving Your Cranberries
Depending on how many cranberry plants you’re growing, you might have more cranberries than you can reasonably consume in a short time. Good thing they’re easy to store and preserve!
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Harvesting your Cranberries
The cranberry harvest is in the fall, from September to November, depending on the variety you’re growing. Some plants may start producing pickable berries as early as two years old; …
Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Cranberry Plants
Watering Your Cranberry Plants
Once your cranberries are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. If you …
Growing Cranberries in Containers
Cranberries are easy to grow in containers. Who knew?! Give each seedling its own container, big enough to accommodate soil about a foot deep and 1 to 2 feet across. …
Planting Cranberries in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting
For gardeners who want to see a harvest sooner rather than later, seedlings are the way to go. You can plant them out in the spring, after the last frost …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Cranberries
Cranberries like to feel the sun. All day. As you set up a spot for your cranberry vines, look for space that gets full sun. If your garden climate is …
Growing Cranberries from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
You can grow cranberries from seeds, cuttings, or seedlings, but it depends on your level of patience. Are you prepared to wait up to four years while your cranberry vines …
