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Vaccinium macrocarpon Synonyms: Common Name(s): American cranberry Family: Ericaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 100 to 180 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=81° (F) | Opt.Max=75° (F) | Opt.Min=61° (F) | Abs.Min=39° (F) | Precipitation: 24 to 39 (in.) Winter Minimum: -49° (F) Soil pH: 3.5 to 6 Soil Texture/Type: Peat or sand Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Requires ample water (flooding) for freeze protection during winter. Chilling=2000 hrs. Peat or sand. Diseases: Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Powdery Mildew, Rust Uses: Food - juice, Food - fruit Woodiness: Shrub Climate: Steppe and semi-arid, temperate Geographical Origin: Northeastern/midwestern USA, Southern Canada
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