Which location do cranberries prefer?
Like almost all fruit trees, the cranberry needs a location that is as full of sun as possible. As a rule of thumb, the sunnier the plant, the more fruits it will produce.
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What should the soil be like?
The soil should be as moist, humus-rich and acidic as possible - after all, it is a heather plant. If the soil in your garden does not meet these requirements, you can add plenty of Rhododendron soil To remedy the situation. However, the soil should not be too rich in nutrients, as the cranberry will otherwise not or only a few flowers and therefore no fruit developed. The cranberry does not like calcareous soils either. A peaty soil is best, where otherwise not much will grow.
How and when is the best way to plant cranberries?
Planting time is from March to May and from September to early October. A thorough digging before planting is not necessary. It is enough if you loosen the soil a little and mix in ripe compost. Dig generously sized planting holes and place the plants in them. The root ball should be covered with soil. Before planting, you should remove damaged roots with a sharp knife.
What is the ideal distance between individual plants?
The cranberry is a ground-covering creeper. So you should plant a maximum of six plants per square meter. The individual plants need a distance of about half a meter from one another.
Flowering time / harvest time
The pinkish-white flowers appear from May to August. Like the berries, they are sensitive to frost. The berries can be harvested from October will. Fully ripe berries have a red skin and consistently red flesh.
Can i propagate cranberries?
Yes, the cranberry is relatively easy to propagate using cuttings. To do this, plant annual or perennial shoots in an approx. five to eight centimeters deep planting hole and water this thoroughly. The first roots should form within a few weeks.
Good and bad neighbors
Cranberries harmonize wonderfully with rhododendron bushes and blueberries, which have similar demands on soil quality and water requirements. These plant partners also protect the shrub from the cold and dehydration. Cranberries are quite sensitive to frost and therefore require appropriate protection.
Tips & Tricks
Cover the ground around the cranberry bushes with a thick layer of bark mulch, especially in winter. On the one hand you protect the roots from frost and cold, on the other hand you ensure that the soil does not dry out.
