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Can You Grow Cranberry in New Hampshire?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a
Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.
Plant zones
New Hampshire last frost
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cranberry in New Hampshire?
Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.
What zone is New Hampshire?
New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Cranberries in New Hampshire?
See the planting guide for Cranberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.