Red cranberry seeds
Vaccinium macrocarpon seeds
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Red cranberry - 40 seeds

Vaccinium macrocarpon

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Vaccinium macrocarpon, known as cranberry or American cranberry, is a perennial plant that grows in acidic, moist soils, commonly found in regions of North America. It produces round, red berries with an acidic taste, widely used in the preparation of juices, sauces, and food products. It is primarily cultivated for its antioxidant-rich fruits and its ability to adapt to cold conditions.

Vaccinium macrocarpon, known as cranberry or American cranberry, is a perennial plant native to North America, growing in acidic, moist soils typical of bogs, peatlands, and cold regions. This plant belongs to the Ericaceae family and is characterized by its low-growing habit, forming patches that spread horizontally across the ground. The leaves are small, elliptical, and bright green for most of the year, turning reddish in the fall.

The flowers, which appear in early spring, are small, white or pink in color, and cluster in bunches. The fruit, the famous red berries, are round and have a distinctive acidic taste. Cranberries are especially known for their high antioxidant content, primarily anthocyanins, which provide health benefits such as cellular protection and improved urinary health. In addition, these berries are a rich source of vitamin C, fiber, and other nutrients.

Vaccinium macrocarpon is primarily cultivated for its fruit, which is harvested in the fall and used in a variety of products such as juices, sauces, preserves, sweets, and pharmaceutical products. It is also popular in traditional medicine due to its properties, although these are not deeply discussed in this description. Its cultivation is common in cold regions, such as the northeastern United States and Canada, where large fields are dedicated to cranberry production.

Cranberry is a cold-hardy plant that adapts well to acidic soils with a pH between 4 and 5. It also requires constant moisture conditions, which is why it is commonly grown in bog areas or specialized fields with proper irrigation systems.

  • Reference
    Vaccinium macrocarpon
  • In stock
    6 Items
  • Condition
    New

  • Family
    Ericaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Sol
  • Watering
    High
  • Frost resistance
    High
  • Planting time
    December
    February
    January
    March
    November
    September
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    White
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Spacing
    45-60 cm
  • Height
  • Production for Teas
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires stratification

Planting time

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Data sheet

  • Family
    Ericaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Sol
  • Watering
    High
  • Frost resistance
    High
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    White
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Spacing
    45-60 cm
  • Height
  • Production for Teas
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires stratification
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