Linnea Lingonberry

Linnea Lingonberry

Origin: B. Gustavsson, Sweden

1. Plant height is 12 inches with high vigor.
2. Fruiting occurs in late September to October growing high yields.
3. Fruits are medium and are located closely on each stem.
4. The cultivar resulted from an open pollinated seed from the wild cultivar Sana.
5. Plants have good resistance to diseases.

Lingonberries are close relatives to the blueberry and cranberry. The plants are native in some areas of North America and are most abundantly found in the Scandinavian countries of Europe. The small red fruits are known to be very high in antioxidants with documented research that shows fruits contain an extreme abundance of nutrients. The fruits have a fresh aroma, and the flavor is mostly tart with a slight sweetness. Fruits have a firm skin and can be stored for several month at cold temperatures.

Latin Name: Vaccinium vitis-idea
Site and Soil: Lingonberries likes 1/2 day to full sun with filtered shade in hot region and moist acidic, well-drained soil
Pollination Requirements: This variety is self-fertile but plant with Red Pearl or any other Lingonberry for cross pollination and better crops.
Hardiness: hardy to -45° F.
Bearing Age: Our plants are of bearing age at time of sale 
Size at Maturity: 12″ tall and forms a great groundcover
Bloom Time: summer and throughout fall
Ripening Time: Fall
Yield: 10 lbs of fruit per square yard of row
Pests & Diseases: Lingonberry is not bothered by pest or disease.
USDA Zone: 2-7