Cranberries are not just for Christmas, they are also used for making lovely juices and healthy snacks throughout the season. While they can be found in the wild, growing cranberries in the UK is also fairly easy. As a superfood, it is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, helping fight UTIs while supporting digestion, heart health and immunity. 

These are hardy plants and require very minimal maintenance once established. Are you interested in growing cranberries in your allotment? Read our guide to find answers to how to grow cranberries, when to plan and when to pick cranberries.

How to Grow Cranberries

The wild cranberries found in parts of Europe and the UK are often small. If you are planning to grow cranberries commercially, choosing the larger American variety is wise. 

When growing cranberries in the UK, you can consider the following variants:

• ‘Early Black’- It can grow up to 10ft and produces large, dark red, medium-sweet berries. 
• ‘Pilgrim’ - It is ideal for growing in containers and produces tart, juicy berries.
• ‘Stevens’- It can be grown in containers and as ground covers and produces juicy, sweet berries.
•  ‘Redstar’- It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub and produces white berries that turn red on ripening.