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Stevens cranberry

berry variety in zone 3b

Stevens cranberry in zone 3b

Stevens · Vaccinium macrocarpon

Zone
3b -35°F to -30°F
Growing season
100 days
Chill needed
1500 to 2000 below 45°F
Days to harvest
90 to 110

The verdict

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About Stevens

Tart, firm, deep red berries with classic cranberry punch; sauce, juice, dried, baking. The dominant commercial cultivar in the US, vigorous and productive. Requires bog or constructed-bed conditions.

Critical timing for zone 3b

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Common challenges in zone 3b

  • Short season
  • Winter desiccation
  • Site selection critical for fruit trees

Modified care for zone 3b

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Stevens in adjacent zones

Other cranberry varieties for zone 3b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Stevens cranberry grow in zone 3b?

Yes. Stevens is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 6b, which includes zone 3b.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 3b?

Cranberry needs 1500 to 2000 chill hours. Zone 3b 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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