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Can You Grow Cranberry in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.

Plant zones

2a–7a

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

2–3 years

About Cranberry

Cranberries are low-growing evergreen vines that need acidic, consistently wet soil — a speciality crop for the dedicated gardener, not a casual backyard plant.

Grow in acidic, peat-rich soil kept consistently moist. Cranberries tolerate frost and thrive in cool climates. Plants crop in 2-3 years.

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Gardening in Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cranberry in Arkansas?

Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.

What zone is Arkansas?

Arkansas spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Cranberries in Arkansas?

See the planting guide for Cranberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.