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Ben Lear cranberry

berry variety in zone 3a

Ben Lear cranberry in zone 3a

Ben Lear · Vaccinium macrocarpon

Zone
3a -40°F to -35°F
Growing season
90 days
Chill needed
1500 to 2000 below 45°F
Days to harvest
90 to 110

The verdict

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About Ben Lear

Tart, early-ripening, deep red; sauce and processing. Wisconsin cultivar, ripens 2 weeks ahead of Stevens. Useful for season extension.

Critical timing for zone 3a

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Common challenges in zone 3a

  • ▸ Very short growing season
  • ▸ Late spring frosts
  • ▸ Limited fruit-tree options
  • ▸ Heavy mulching required

Modified care for zone 3a

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Ben Lear in adjacent zones

Frequently asked questions

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Will Ben Lear cranberry grow in zone 3a?

Yes. Ben Lear is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 5b, which includes zone 3a.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 3a?

Cranberry needs 1500 to 2000 chill hours. Zone 3a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

Image: "Vaccinium macrocarpon (15054125499)", by Kristine Paulus, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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