Cranberry 'Pilgrim'

• Cranberries prefer a sunny location but can tolerate partial shade.
• Select a spot with moist, acidic soil. A boggy area or raised bed with ericaceous compost is ideal.
• Enrich the planting site with plenty of organic matter, such as peat-free ericaceous compost or well-rotted leaf mould.
• Water the plant well before removing it from its pot.
• Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and the same depth.
• Gently tease out the roots to encourage outward growth and place the plant in the hole.
• Backfill with soil, ensuring the crown of the plant is just above soil level. Firm down gently and water thoroughly.
• Space cranberry plants approximately 60 - 90cm apart to allow room for spreading.
  

Caring:

• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Cranberries thrive in damp conditions.
• Use rainwater to water where possible, as tap water can raise soil pH over time.
• Feed monthly during the growing season with an ericaceous liquid feed or a balanced fertiliser suitable for acid-loving plants.
• Trim back any dead or damaged stems in early spring.
• Light pruning encourages healthy growth and keeps the plant compact.
• Apply a thick mulch of bark chips, pine needles, or leaf mould to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain soil acidity.

Harvesting:

• Cranberries are ready to harvest in autumn, typically from September to November.
• The berries should be firm, glossy, and deep red when ripe.
• Gently twist the berries off the stems to avoid damaging the plant.
• Harvest regularly to encourage more fruit production.

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. Pre-ordered items will be sent as soon as possible after the date quoted and we'll generally ship your entire order with your pre-ordered items. When your order is dispatched, we'll send you another email with details of how to track it.

Most orders are sent on a fully-tracked courier service with Yodel. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, no signature is required, and our courier is asked to leave your order in a safe place on your property.

We'll send a tracking link when we dispatch your order, so you know when its due to arrive. Please note, once delivered we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your property. If you have any specific delivery instructions, please let us know - there's an option to enter a short message for the courier at the checkout.

Smaller, lighter, single-item orders may be sent through the post with Royal Mail - in which case no tracking is available.

Our experienced nursery team will always send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive when you plant them, so although most plants are very tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme frosts or heatwaves, we avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme weather is forecast, or over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.