{"product_id":"stevens-cranberry","title":"Stevens Cranberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable now:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 plant in a half gallon pot, $11 each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStevens Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is an American cranberry cultivar valued for its heavy yields, deep red color, and strong resistance to fruit rot. The low-growing, trailing vines form a dense evergreen mat, producing tart, firm berries ideal for sauces, baking, juicing, and holiday dishes. Stevens is one of the most widely planted commercial cranberry varieties, but it also performs well in home gardens where soil is consistently moist and acidic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically about 3 - 7 or 3-8 depending on sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 6 to 12 inches tall on upright shoots\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners can spread several feet over time, forming a dense mat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large, dark red berries, firm and tart, great for cooking and preserving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best growth and heaviest berry production\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers acidic soil with high organic matter; loose, sandy or peaty soil is ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally thrives in acidic conditions (roughly in the 4 to low 5 range)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs consistently moist soil, not bone dry; does not have to grow in standing water, but appreciates even moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 18 to 24 inches apart so the runners have room to fill in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e A layer of sand or peat moss helps keep roots cool, holds moisture, and supports runner growth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self fertile, so a single plant can set fruit, although multiple plants will give a fuller crop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and use in the garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for creating a low, edible groundcover in acidic beds\u003cbr\u003eWorks well around blueberries or other acid loving plants\u003cbr\u003eBest in areas that do not dry out completely in summer\u003cbr\u003eLight pruning or trimming of runners can keep the patch tidy and within bounds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FruitBushes","offers":[{"title":"1 plant \/ Half gallon pot","offer_id":67634364121167,"sku":"CRN-STEVENS-HG1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7906\/0815\/files\/1920px-Harvest__2820191019-NRCS-LSC-1622_29_71dd4254-632b-4324-baf5-b41030ee7d1d.jpg?v=1791761461","url":"https:\/\/fruitbushes.com\/products\/stevens-cranberry","provider":"FruitBushes.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}