How long does it take a Cranberry Plant to Produce Fruit?

A shrub or vine growing cranberries in the wild

A Cranberry Vine starting to produce Fruit

About 3-5 years.

Quick Facts about Growing Cranberries

– Growing cranberries from seed can take 3 to 5 years to produce fruit. See the post, “How to Grow Cranberries at Home.”

– Use stem cuttings from an existing plant for faster returns.

– Cranberries require a lot of water, so the soil needs to be constantly moist.

– Keep plant from being exposed to too much cold (frost).

– They become ripe in the fall and are a deep red. Your freshly picked cranberries can be kept in the freezer for about a year.

Hope this helps.

Trivia: “How long do they keep in the fridge?”

– Cranby

Dried Cranberry Powder


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