Cranberry – Vaccinium Macrocarpon ‘Stevens’ (Potted)

A reliable cranberry plant with good frost and disease resistance
This is the most widely grown variety of cranberry plant as it is well known for its reliability and resistance to frost and diseases. It’s a self-fertile variety producing beautiful deep red fruits with a lovely tangy flavour. Commonly known as ‘Stevens’ this is an American variety that is creeping and low-growing it will only reach a height of 20cm. You should be able to begin harvesting the fruits from October.

The cranberry plant will come in a bio-degradable pot – you can either plant it in its pot, or peel the pot off. You will receive a full growing guide with your plant.

Number of plants: 1 potted plant (1 litre biodegradable fibre pot)

Variety: Vaccinium Macrocarpon ‘Stevens’

In the kitchen: Cranberries come into their own around Christmas but are good for much more than accompanying the turkey. Their sour flavour lends itself well to both sweet and savoury dishes, as well as in smoothies, juices and cocktails.