Grow Your Own Cranberries with Steven’s Cranberry

Imagine harvesting your own cranberries right from your backyard! With the Steven’s Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), this dream can become a reality. This high-performing cultivar is perfect for backyard growers, offering prolific production of large, flavorful cranberries and excellent disease resistance. You don’t need a bog – just a sunny spot and acidic soil!

The Steven’s Cranberry plant is bred for outstanding features, including large berries, disease resistance, and a low chill requirement. This means even gardeners in warmer climates can enjoy a bountiful harvest. Say goodbye to spraying pesticides and hello to fresh, homegrown cranberries perfect for snacking and sauces.

More than just an edible crop, Steven’s Cranberry is also a beautiful ornamental plant. Its pinkish-white flowers and evergreen leaves add visual interest to your landscape. Use it as a sprawling groundcover or border plant to create a stunning and functional garden feature. These plants are self-fertile, but planting more than one Steven’s Cranberry plant will increase your crop yields.

Here are some simple growing tips to ensure your Steven’s Cranberry plant thrives:

• Sun: Full to partial sun is ideal.
• Soil: Plant in acidic soil (pH 4.9-5.5) amended with organic matter.
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist.
• Fertilizer: Consult your local Cooperative Extension Office for fertilizer recommendations.

Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own cranberries with the Steven’s Cranberry plant. You’ll get 50-65 berries per cup from this high-yielding plant!

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big will the plant be when I receive it? You will receive one small tissue culture plant/plug, approximately 2-4 inches in size. The root ball will be wrapped in damp paper towel and plastic wrap for shipment.
• What kind of soil does the Steven’s Cranberry need? This cranberry thrives in acidic soils (pH 4.9-5.5) that are richly amended with organic matter like compost.
• How much sunlight does a Cranberry plant need? For optimal growth and berry production, plant in a location with full to partial sun.
• How often should I water my Cranberry? Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, to ensure the plant performs well.
• Will I get berries if I only plant one Steven’s Cranberry? Yes, Stevens Cranberry plants are self-fertile and will produce berries even with just one plant. However, planting multiple plants will increase your harvest size.