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Cranberry Information Wanted

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Paul Blackburn, Jul 21, 2017.

  1. Paul Blackburn

    Paul Blackburn Gardener

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    I have a cranberry plant in a large pot and have had it now about 18 months and it seems quite healthy all the leaves are green but it has not produced any fruit.I had another one about 5 years ago and planted it in the garden but it just died.Has anyone any advice as to how I can get this plant to produce fruit.
     
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    I looked into growing cranberries briefly. They need acidic soil I think
     
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    So do you think I should re-pot the plant or can I add something to it.If re-potting is better what sort of compost would I need.
     
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    @Paul Blackburn they need acidic erecaceous compost.. If yours are not in Ericaceous compost then you need to change the compost they are in as they like it very acidic.. I think below is a pretty good explanation for you..

     
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    Thanks for the answers will get some erecaceous compost tomorrow but I expect it is too late now to expect any fruit.
     
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    Yes afraid I would say so @Paul Blackburn.. If you repot it into ericaceous now hopefully next year although I have heard they have to be three years old before they think about flowering. :)
     
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    I think by next year they should be about three years old
     
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    Well let's hope you are in with a chance for next year then if you repot now.. :thumbsup:
     
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    One more question.I have the compost now and am ready to re-pot the plant.Do I have to remove all the compost from the roots or just some of it.I have got a larger pot to put it in and hopefully use the whole bag of compost.
     
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    I would remove as much of the old compost that you can without damaging the roots. Loosen the roots gently as well at the base and sides. Good luck and gong forget to water. :thumbsup:
     
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