'Early Black' Cranberry Bush
Not just for Christmas...
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Early Black' Cranberry Bush
- Early black cranberries start off bright red and ripen to a deep purple-red that looks almost black
- The earliest cropping variety - harvest from late August
- With known health properties, the cranberry is a tart berry with a high vitamin C content
- Great for making into jams, pies and puddings, crushed and made into juice, or made into Cranberry Jelly - perfect for Christmas
- Stores & freezes well
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Early Black' Cranberry grows exceptionally well in pots; ensure the container is at least 30 cm deep and keep the compost moist.
How big does it get?
The 'Early Black' Cranberry Bush is a low-growing evergreen shrub that reaches 20 centimetres in height with a spread of up to 1 metre.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Early Black' Cranberry Bush requires full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, for the best fruit production.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Early Black' Cranberry Bush prefers acidic, moist, peaty soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.0, and benefits from a 5 cm layer of mulch to retain moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Early Black' Cranberry Bush requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Early Black' Cranberry Bush benefits from annual pruning to maintain health and shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Early Black' cranberry is incredibly hardy (RHS H7), capable of withstanding extreme temperatures well below -20°C. It is exceptionally tough and will easily survive the harshest winters anywhere in the UK.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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