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Stratified seeds - Large Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon

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Catégories: comestible, indigène, médicinale, nectarifère, résiste aux cerfs, vivace,

Aire de répartition indigène: ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NL,

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Large cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a low-growing perennial plant in the Ericaceae family. It is best known for its tart red berries, widely used in the food industry. Native to North American wetlands, this plant thrives in bogs, marshes, and acidic soils. Its small, leathery leaves and delicate, bell-shaped pink flowers appear in June, followed by berries that ripen in the fall. The berries are not only valued in cooking but are also recognized for their medicinal properties, particularly in the prevention of urinary tract infections.

Medicinal and Culinary Uses

Cranberries are widely consumed in the form of juice, sauces, or dried berries. They are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and various health-beneficial compounds. Cranberries are especially known for their antimicrobial properties and their effectiveness in preventing and treating urinary tract infections. Regular consumption may also support cardiovascular health and protect cells from oxidative damage.

Ecological Roles

Large cranberry plays a vital role in wetland ecosystems. Its flowers provide nectar for pollinators such as bees, while its berries serve as food for many birds and animals. Additionally, this plant helps stabilize soil in bogs and marshes, preventing erosion. By providing habitat for small wildlife and enriching wetland environments, it is a key species in these fragile ecosystems.

Growing Notes | Stratified seeds - Large Cranberry

Our large cranberry seeds are already stratified and ready to germinate. You will receive them in a packet mixed with moist vermiculite.

It is important to store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to start sowing.

Sow the seeds on the surface of an acidic, moist, and well-drained growing medium. Germination can take between 30 and 90 days, although some seeds may take longer.

Large cranberry prefers acidic, moist, and well-drained soils, with an optimal pH between 4.5 and 5.5. It thrives in environments where moisture is constant, such as bogs and marshy soils.

It prefers full sun exposure but can tolerate partial shade in cool and humid environments.

Seeds per packet: 30

Family: Ericaceae

Scientific name: Vaccinium macrocarpon

Life cycle: Perennial

Hardiness zone: 1a

Soil type:
Sandy to silty

Soil moisture level: Wet to soggy

Soil - additional attributes: Acidic, tolerates poor soils

Light: Sun, partial shade

Blooming: July to August

Spacing: 30 cm

Height: 15 cm

Deer resistance: High

Stratification: Pre-stratified

Scarification:

Germination time: 30 to 90 days

Sowing depth: Surface