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Can You Grow Cranberry in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.
Plant zones
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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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cranberry in Vermont?
Cranberries grow well here in acidic, moist soil and cool conditions — a rewarding bog-garden plant.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Cranberries in Vermont?
See the planting guide for Cranberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.