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Can You Grow Cranberry in New York?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–7a

New York last frost

early April

New York first frost

late October

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.

Full cranberry growing guide →

Gardening in New York

New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.

See what grows well in New York →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cranberry in New York?

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

What zone is New York?

New York spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cranberries in New York?

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