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Can You Grow Cranberry in Idaho?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.
Plant zones
Idaho last frost
Idaho first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Idaho
Idaho has a semi-arid continental climate. Southern valleys are Zone 6-7 with hot dry summers; northern regions and mountains are colder. Excellent for root vegetables and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cranberry in Idaho?
Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.
What zone is Idaho?
Idaho spans USDA Zone 6b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Cranberries in Idaho?
See the planting guide for Cranberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.