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Can You Grow Cranberry in Maryland?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.
Plant zones
Maryland last frost
Maryland 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 Maryland
Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cranberry in Maryland?
Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.
What zone is Maryland?
Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Cranberries in Maryland?
See the planting guide for Cranberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.