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Cranberry

advanced difficulty · hardiness zones 2–7

Methods
traditional
Planting window
April–May
Greenhouse
Not required
Compact variant
Not noted

Production planning estimate

Plan around lb per 32 sq ft bed per year

A starting estimate is 3 lb per 32 sq ft bed per year. That means one garden bed is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.

Space guideline

32 sq ft per garden bed

Starting plan

— garden beds

Planning note: A low, spreading vine that needs consistently moist, well-drained acidic soil, not a true flooded bog, for a home garden.